Otago (Queenstown)
May
Weather in Otago for May 2025
Your guide to Otago weather in May - trends and predictions
With an average of 3 snowy days, Otago usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
According to Otago snow forecast for May 2025, 2 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, 14 May.The forecast for the next days in Otago predicts temperatures to be around 11 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Otago at the beginning of May is 12.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 8.3 °C by the end of May.
Otago in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 20 rainy days and a total precipitation of 160.2 mm.
Snow Forecast ❄️
Temperatures
Rain 🌧️
8
Dry days
20
Rainy days
3
Snow days
9°/2°
Temperatures
9 km/h
Avg max wind
83 %
Avg humidity
Otago Weather May
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  12° | 2  12° | 3  14° | 4 12° | |||
| 5 14° | 6  12° | 7 12° | 8 13° | 9 12° | 10 10° | 11 9° |
| 12 8° | 13 10° | 14  7° | 15 6° | 16  10° | 17 9° | 18  6° |
| 19 6° | 20 5° | 21 7° | 22 8° | 23 9° | 24 7° | 25 9° |
| 26  8° | 27 8° | 28 8° | 29  7° | 30 8° | 31 10° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Otago
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 May | Cloudy | 12° /3° | 5.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 May | Sunny | 12° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 May | Patchy rain possible | 14° /3° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 May | Sunny | 12° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 May | Sunny | 14° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 May | Partly cloudy | 12° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 May | Patchy rain possible | 12° /3° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 May | Patchy rain possible | 13° /1° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 May | Partly cloudy | 12° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 10° /5° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 9° /0° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /-3° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 May | Patchy rain possible | 10° /1° | 4.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 May | Moderate rain | 7° /1° | 5.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 6° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 16 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 10° /2° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /1° | 9.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 May | Patchy moderate snow | 6° /0° | 16.4 mm | 2 cm | |
| 19 May | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-1° | 8.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 20 May | Patchy rain possible | 5° /0° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /1° | 3.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 May | Sunny | 9° /0° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 May | Sunny | 7° /-1° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 May | Patchy rain possible | 9° /0° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 May | Overcast | 8° /1° | 12.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 May | Overcast | 8° /-1° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /1° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 May | Heavy rain at times | 7° /1° | 7.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 30 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /0° | 7.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 May | Moderate rain at times | 10° /3° | 4.3 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Otago in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Otago forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Otago in May - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Otago during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Otago during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 160.2 mm is expected in Otago during May, occurring over more than 20 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Otago in May 2025?
Otago experiences an average snowfall of 2.415 cm during May, occurring over 3 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Otago during May?
The average wind speed in Otago during May is 9 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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