Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
55°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Te Anau
New Zealand · Oceania
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
55°F
Lows around 44°F
Precipitation
17 days/mo
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
55%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
5.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 48° and nights feel near 41°.
Very coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
21%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 51°F, easing to about 47°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain33%
Cloud84%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday51°F
Rain38%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon51°F
Rain35%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening47°F
Rain29%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | 52 | 4.6 | 14 | 10.8 | 80 |
| Feb | 69 | 52 | 4.4 | 12 | 10.1 | 81 |
| Mar | 65 | 50 | 4.9 | 14 | 8.7 | 84 |
| Apr | 60 | 47 | 5.0 | 14 | 7.2 | 86 |
| May | 55 | 44 | 6.0 | 17 | 5.7 | 89 |
| Jun | 50 | 40 | 4.8 | 14 | 5.2 | 92 |
| Jul | 49 | 39 | 5.0 | 15 | 5.7 | 91 |
| Aug | 51 | 40 | 5.5 | 17 | 7.1 | 88 |
| Sep | 54 | 42 | 9.5 | 21 | 8.4 | 84 |
| Oct | 58 | 44 | 7.8 | 20 | 9.4 | 83 |
| Nov | 63 | 47 | 6.3 | 17 | 10.7 | 81 |
| Dec | 66 | 51 | 5.8 | 19 | 11.2 | 80 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology