Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand in May
Weather score11Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 212mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
212mm
Sun
2.7h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
11
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 212mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fiordland National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May11°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Fiordland National Park's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May212mm average rain
May is wetter than Fiordland National Park's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May2.7 hours average sun
May is below Fiordland National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May14°C average sea
May is close to Fiordland National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May11 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.