Auckland weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
What is the weather like in Auckland in May?
In May, Auckland is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Auckland.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 10 h 12 min07:11 – 17:23
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+12Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %45 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in May
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Auckland in May: quick answers
Is Auckland hot in May?
No. In May, Auckland is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C and nights drop to about 12 °C.
Can you swim in Auckland in May?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 18.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from January to March.
Does it rain much in Auckland in May?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)