Lake Tekapo weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)
What's the typical weather in Lake Tekapo for May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.
Temperatures
The typical weather for May in Lake Tekapo includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C.
Precipitation
Lake Tekapo in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Tekapo. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Tekapo climate page with graphs.
Lake Tekapo, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
2°C
Max Temperature
10°C
Chance of Rain
29%
Precipitation
111 mm
Rainy days
9 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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