Glenorchy weather in May (Otago, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Glenorchy in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Glenorchy tends to experience low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -0°C.

Precipitation

Glenorchy in May falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 215 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 87 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Glenorchy. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Glenorchy climate page with graphs.

 

Glenorchy, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 215 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 87 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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