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New Zealand · Manawatū-Whanganui · May
Manawatū-Whanganui in Mayhow the month reads
May is a solid shoulder month for Manawatū-Whanganui inside New Zealand, with cooler than the yearly mean by 1.9°C. The safety bulletins below apply.
- Rank
- 6 of 12
- Score
- 25/100
May match
25/100
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What’s open · May
Things to do in Manawatū-Whanganui in May
- LimitedTongariro Alpine Crossing
snow and ice on the exposed alpine section from about May to October
Sources: nationalgeographic.com, activeadventures.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature14°C−1.9°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank6 of 12for Manawatū-Whanganui
- Best monthsJanuary · February · Marchhighest regional score
12-month temperature · Manawatū-Whanganui
May in context
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 21.1 |
| February | 21.6 |
| March | 19.5 |
| April | 17.1 |
| May | 14.4 |
| June | 12.3 |
| July | 11.4 |
| August | 11.8 |
| September | 13.3 |
| October | 15.3 |
| November | 17.8 |
| December | 19.8 |
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about New Zealand
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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