What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Wellington in May?

In May, Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.

Kaikōura vs Wellington in May

Wellington is the better pick in May — 73 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Wellington — May climate, side by side

	Kaikōura	Wellington
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	13°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	16° / 10°
Rainfall	84 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	11	11
Humidity	78%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	18	23

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Kaikōura vs Wellington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kaikōura or Wellington?: Wellington is the better pick in May — 73 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Wellington in May?: In May, Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.