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Te Anau weather in May (Southland, New Zealand)

Is May a good time to explore Te Anau weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Te Anau tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Te Anau in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Te Anau. February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Te Anau, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 185 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 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.

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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?

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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
2/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Te Anau.

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