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

In May, Rotorua averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 106 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.

Rotorua vs Wellington in May

Rotorua is the better pick in May — 80 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.

Rotorua vs Wellington — May climate, side by side

	Rotorua	Wellington
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	13°C	13°C
Avg high / low	15° / 9°	16° / 10°
Rainfall	106 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	10	11
Humidity	87%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	21	23

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

Rotorua vs Wellington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Rotorua or Wellington?: Rotorua is the better pick in May — 80 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rotorua vs Wellington in May?: In May, Rotorua averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 106 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.