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Lake Hayes weather in May (Otago, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Lake Hayes, New Zealand in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

May in Lake Hayes generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 0°C.

Precipitation

Lake Hayes in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 87 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Hayes. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Lake Hayes's climate page.

Lake Hayes, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 87 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (14 KM, 9 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.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Lake Hayes's climate page.

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
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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