Lake Tekapo in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lake Tekapo in may 2025
The weather in Lake Tekapo in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using 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 Lake Tekapo in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lake Tekapo in may.
The climate of Lake Tekapo in may is very bad
the weather in Lake Tekapo in may is wet (with 15.8in of precipitation over 12 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 12.7in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area the month of may. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Lake Tekapo is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Lake Tekapo 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 under 32°F, or 48% of time.
Day length in Lake Tekapo in may is 09:36. Sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset is at 18:22.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Lake Tekapo:
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 Lake Tekapo.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lake Tekapo in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last 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 | 18:22 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:36 | ||||
| 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 Lake Tekapo 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 Lake Tekapo:
| McKenzie Beach in may | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in may | very bad weather |
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| Ashburton in may | tolerable weather |
| Haast in may | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| Oamaru in may | bad weather |
| Hokitika in may | tolerable weather |
| Wanaka in may | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Lake Tekapo
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Weather data for Lake Tekapo in may:
Weather data for Lake Tekapo for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lake Tekapo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lake Tekapo 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 Lake Tekapo.