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

In May, Paihia averages 18°C high / 13°C low with about 79 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 106 mm.

Paihia vs Rotorua in May

Rotorua is the better pick in May — 80 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Paihia vs Rotorua — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Paihia	🇳🇿 Rotorua
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	13°C
Avg high / low	18° / 13°	15° / 9°
Rainfall	79 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	8	10
Humidity	81%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	27	21

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

Month by month

Paihia 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, a little rain, clean air · best March70
Rotorua 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best March80

Paihia vs Rotorua in May — FAQ

Is May better in Paihia or Rotorua?: Rotorua is the better pick in May — 80 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Paihia vs Rotorua in May?: In May, Paihia averages 18°C high / 13°C low with about 79 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 106 mm.