Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Fox Glacier, New Zealand in May
Weather score6Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 288mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
288mm
Sun
3.2h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
6
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 288mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fox Glacier, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May12°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Fox Glacier'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
May288mm average rain
May sits near Fox Glacier's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May3.2 hours average sun
May is below Fox Glacier's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May15°C average sea
May is close to Fox Glacier's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May6 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 March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.