Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may 2025
The weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 1636.6cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
27%
20%
10%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
23%
16%
9%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Snow showers
28% of time
27%
15%
13%
Weather at 3am
34°F
40%
31%
14%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may.
The climate of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may is very bad
The climate in may in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is wet (with 15.8in of rainfall over 12 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 12.7in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality may. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 47°F. The minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 48% of time.
On average, in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, the days of may last 09:38. The sun rises at 08:46 and sets at 18:24.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Finally, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Akaroa, Castlepoint and Haast have a tolerable climate, but better than Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 15.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7.9in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1636.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:24 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may 2024:
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 36°F
32°F to 40°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
27°F to 38°F
23°F to 36°F
23°F to 34°F
13°F to 29°F
25°F to 40°F
22°F to 34°F
23°F to 38°F
25°F to 40°F
31°F to 40°F
32°F to 41°F
29°F to 41°F
23°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 38°F
27°F to 36°F
27°F to 32°F
27°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
25°F to 31°F
23°F to 32°F
23°F to 31°F
20°F to 32°F
29°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park:
| Franz Josef / Waiau in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in may | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in may | very bad weather |
| Haast in may | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in may | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| Ashburton in may | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in may | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in may | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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Weather data for Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may:
Weather data for Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.