Planning a trip to Fiordland, New Zealand this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. May in Fiordland generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
For a closer look at conditions across Fiordland, New Zealand, refer to the map below.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)
Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Fiordland.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Fiordland, New Zealand?
In May Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
In May Manapouri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, in New Zealand.
Notable May records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.
Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fiordland in May.
Fiordland, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Te Anau average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.
Average temperatures in Fiordland, New Zealand during May range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Te Anau.
Expect plenty of rainfall. Te Anau records an average of 185 mm (7.3 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Fiordland, New Zealand.
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We have much more information about the climate in Fiordland.
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