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Weather in Otago for May 2026

Your guide to Otago weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Otago during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Otago snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, May 2026 in Otago is slightly warmer than the historical average by 0.8 °C.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Otago with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 10.2 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Otago at the beginning of May is 12.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 8.6 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Otago experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 154.8 mm.

Average dry days
6
Dry days
Average rainy days
24
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
9 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
84 %
Avg humidity

Otago Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Cloudy
11°
2
Sunny
13°
3
Partly cloudy
14°
4
Overcast
13°
5
Overcast
13°
6
Sunny
12°
7
Overcast
14°
8
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
10
Partly cloudy
10°
11
Sunny
10°
12
Partly cloudy
9°
13
Cloudy
11°
14
Moderate or heavy rain shower
10°
15
Sunny
12°
16
Sunny
12°
17
Sunny
11°
18
Sunny
11°
19
Partly cloudy
9°
20
Sunny
10°
21
Partly cloudy
11°
22
Moderate rain
9°
23
Partly cloudy
12°
24
Patchy rain possible
10°
25
Patchy rain possible
11°
26
Patchy rain possible
11°
27
Partly cloudy
6°
28
Light freezing rain
8°
29
Heavy rain at times
7°
30
Patchy rain possible
8°
31
Moderate rain at times
9°

What’s the Weather Like in Otago This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Otago’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleQueenstown9 °C / 2 °CPatchy rain possibleDunedin14 °C / 7 °CPatchy rain possibleWanaka10 °C / 3 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during May in Otago

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Otago day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /2° 4.2 mm 0 cm
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /3° 1.1 mm 0 cm
3 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /3° 6.7 mm 0 cm
4 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 2.1 mm 0 cm
5 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 4.6 mm 0 cm
6 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /3° 1.7 mm 0 cm
7 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /4° 5.6 mm 0 cm
8 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /4° 22.1 mm 0 cm
9 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /4° 12.5 mm 0 cm
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /2° 2.3 mm 0.1 cm
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 5.4 mm 0 cm
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
13 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /0° 0.8 mm 0 cm
14 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /1° 4.6 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
18 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
19 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
20 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
21 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /4° 5.4 mm 0 cm
23 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /2° 0.6 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
27 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
28 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 8° /-3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
29 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 7° /1° 7.7 mm 0.1 cm
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /0° 7.4 mm 0 cm
31 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 9° /2° 4.5 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.
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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 154.8 mm is expected in Otago during May, occurring over more than 24 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Otago in May 2026?

Otago typically sees 1.932 cm of snowfall during May.

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.

Otago snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Otago’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Otago sees 1 snowy days during May, with approximately 1.9 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Otago

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Otagos May weather 💧
Typically, Otago has 24 rainy days in May with a total of 154.8 mm of rainfall.
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