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Weather in Queenstown-Lakes District for May 2026

Your guide to Queenstown-Lakes District weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

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

    • Temperatures

  • So far, May 2026 in Queenstown-Lakes District is slightly warmer than the historical average by 0.8 °C.

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

  • In general, the average temperature in Queenstown-Lakes District 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 🌧️

  • Queenstown-Lakes District 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

Queenstown-Lakes District 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°

Temperatures trend during May in Queenstown-Lakes District

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May weather in Queenstown-Lakes District 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 Queenstown-Lakes District 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 Queenstown-Lakes District forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Queenstown-Lakes District in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Queenstown-Lakes District during May?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Queenstown-Lakes District during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 154.8 mm is expected in Queenstown-Lakes District during May, occurring over more than 24 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Queenstown-Lakes District in May 2026?

Queenstown-Lakes District typically sees 1.932 cm of snowfall during May.

What are the typical wind conditions in Queenstown-Lakes District during May?

The average wind speed in Queenstown-Lakes District during May is 9 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Queenstown-Lakes District snow forecast May 2026

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

May rainfall patterns in Queenstown-Lakes District

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Queenstown-Lakes Districts May weather 💧
Typically, Queenstown-Lakes District has 24 rainy days in May with a total of 154.8 mm of rainfall.
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