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Auckland weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Auckland, New Zealand in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

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May at a glance

In May, Auckland averages 17°C by day and 12°C at night. The wettest month is usually July.

May in Auckland averages a daytime high of 17°C and an overnight low of 12°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year Auckland sees roughly 1196 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Auckland forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Auckland weather by month

what to expect in Auckland through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Auckland's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Auckland by season.

Jan
22°
17°
Warm
Feb
23°
17°
Warm
Mar
22°
16°
Warm
Apr
20°
15°
Mild
May
17°
12°
Mild
Jun
16°
11°
Mild
Jul
13°
8°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
14°
8°
Cool
Sep
15°
10°
Mild
Oct
16°
11°
Mild
Nov
18°
12°
Mild
Dec
21°
15°
Mild

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Auckland, scoring 83/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 78. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Auckland in May?
Auckland averages a daytime high of 17°C in May, with overnight lows around 12°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good time to visit Auckland?
The most comfortable time to visit Auckland is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Auckland in May?
The wettest month in Auckland is usually July. Across the year the city sees roughly 1196 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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