What is the weather like in Paihia vs Queenstown in May?

In May, Paihia averages 18°C high / 13°C low with about 79 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.

Paihia vs Queenstown in May

Paihia is the better pick in May — 70 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Paihia vs Queenstown — May climate, side by side

	Paihia	Queenstown
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	16°C	11°C
Avg high / low	18° / 13°	13° / 2°
Rainfall	79 mm	120 mm
Rainy days	8	14
Humidity	81%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	27	21

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

Paihia vs Queenstown in May — FAQ

Is May better in Paihia or Queenstown?: Paihia is the better pick in May — 70 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Paihia vs Queenstown in May?: In May, Paihia averages 18°C high / 13°C low with about 79 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.