Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Otago, New Zealand this May.
Otago, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 7°C (45°F) in Glenorchy to 14°C (57°F) in Waitati. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Waitati and 0°C (32°F) in Glenorchy.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Otago, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Average daytime highs in Otago, New Zealand during May reach about 8°C (46°F) in Queenstown.
Queenstown sees nighttime lows close to 1°C (34°F) in May.
Based on our systematic data collection, Waitati has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 14°C (57°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 5°C (41°F).
In our database, Glenorchy is the chilliest city in May in Otago, New Zealand. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 7°C (45°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 0°C (32°F).
Across Otago, New Zealand, sunshine in May ranges from overcast in Queenstown (87 hours) to moderately sunny in Wanaka (135 hours).
We have much more information about the climate in Otago.
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