Te Anau in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Te Anau in may 2025
The weather in Te Anau in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 72.7cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Fog
26% of time
21%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Moderate rain at times
23% of time
20%
19%
19%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Moderate rain at times
24% of time
19%
19%
14%
Weather at 3am
41°F
25%
23%
16%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Te Anau in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Te Anau in may.
The climate of Te Anau in may is very bad
the weather in Te Anau in may is wet (with 12.2in of precipitation over 14 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 11.3in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality the month of may. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 50°F. The seasonal minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Te Anau is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Te Anau in may with a maximum record of 67°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 5 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 16% of the month.
On average, in Te Anau, the days of may last 09:28. Sunrise is at 09:01 and sunset is at 18:29.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Te Anau:
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 Te Anau.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Te Anau in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (44%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.4in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 72.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.14km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:28 | ||||
| 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 Te Anau in may 2024:
38°F to 41°F
32°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
31°F to 52°F
31°F to 47°F
34°F to 43°F
32°F to 52°F
36°F to 45°F
23°F to 45°F
32°F to 47°F
25°F to 47°F
31°F to 50°F
34°F to 49°F
34°F to 49°F
34°F to 54°F
34°F to 43°F
32°F to 43°F
32°F to 38°F
20°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
29°F to 49°F
31°F to 40°F
31°F to 40°F
27°F to 38°F
29°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
31°F to 41°F
31°F to 40°F
40°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Te Anau:
| Queenstown in may | very bad weather |
| Milford Sound in may | very bad weather |
| Invercargill in may | bad weather |
| Gore in may | bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in may | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in may | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in may | very bad weather |
| The Catlins in may | bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| Stewart Island in may | bad weather |
| Balclutha in may | bad weather |
| Haast in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Te Anau
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Te Anau in may:
Weather data for Te Anau for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Te Anau. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Te Anau 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 Te Anau.