Wanaka in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Wanaka in may 2025
The weather in Wanaka in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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 51.7cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Partly Cloudy
22% of time
22%
18%
15%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
24%
20%
15%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
24%
18%
13%
Weather at 3am
41°F
25%
22%
20%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wanaka in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wanaka in may.
The climate of Wanaka in may is very bad
the weather in Wanaka in may is wet (with 7.1in of rainfall over 9 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 6.1in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is fairly cool in this city the month of may, but it is tolerable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 50°F. The seasonal minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Wanaka is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Wanaka in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2009. You need to prepare to have about 6 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 19% of time.
On average, in Wanaka, the days of may last 09:32. Sunrise is at 08:53 and sets at 18:25.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Wanaka:
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 Wanaka.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wanaka in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 51.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:25 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:32 | ||||
| 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 Wanaka in may 2024:
43°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
41°F to 50°F
36°F to 45°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
29°F to 36°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 43°F
31°F to 38°F
40°F to 41°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 49°F
34°F to 43°F
32°F to 47°F
36°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
34°F to 50°F
41°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Wanaka:
| Roys Peak in may | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in may | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in may | very bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in may | very bad weather |
| Haast in may | tolerable weather |
| Milford Sound in may | very bad weather |
| Te Anau in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in may | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in may | very bad weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Wanaka
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Wanaka in may:
Weather data for Wanaka for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wanaka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wanaka 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 Wanaka.