Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand in May
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
4.2h
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lake Tekapo, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May10°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Lake Tekapo'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
May89mm average rain
May is wetter than Lake Tekapo's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.2 hours average sun
May is below Lake Tekapo'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.
Weather score
May28 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.