Auckland · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 63°F, low 55°F. Humidity averages 81% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
63° / 55°F
Humidity
81%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
15 mph
What May feels like in Auckland
Sunrise
07:12
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:22
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Auckland in May
The kit for May in Auckland: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-4° avg high
-2 rain days
Auckland in April →
May
63°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+4° avg high
0 rain days
Auckland in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Auckland in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Auckland in May?+
Average high 63°F, average low 55°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Auckland?+
Compared to April (avg high 67°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 59°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in Auckland in May?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in May, on average.