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

In May, Paihia averages 18°C high / 13°C low with about 79 mm of rain; Taupo averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 124 mm.

Paihia vs Taupo in May

Paihia is the better pick in May — 70 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Taupo is cool, rainy, clean air.

Paihia vs Taupo — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Paihia	🇳🇿 Taupo
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	66/100 (C)
Feels-like high	16°C	12°C
Avg high / low	18° / 13°	15° / 5°
Rainfall	79 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	8	11
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
Taupo 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best January66

Paihia vs Taupo in May — FAQ

Is May better in Paihia or Taupo?: Paihia is the better pick in May — 70 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Taupo is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Paihia vs Taupo in May?: In May, Paihia averages 18°C high / 13°C low with about 79 mm of rain; Taupo averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 124 mm.