Queenstown weather in May (Otago, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Queenstown in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Queenstown usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 1°C.

Precipitation

Queenstown in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 87 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Queenstown. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Queenstown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 87 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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