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Weather in Queenstown for May 2026

Your guide to Queenstown weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Queenstown during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Queenstown snow forecast for May 2026, 2 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Sunday, 10 May.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Queenstown predicts temperatures to be around 11 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Queenstown at the beginning of May is 13.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 8.4 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Queenstown 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 Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Queenstown

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Queenstown 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 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /3° 8.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /-1° 1.7 mm 0 cm
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /2° 0.6 mm 0 cm
8 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 14° /1° 35.6 mm 0 cm
9 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /2° 7.2 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /-3° 3.4 mm 0.1 cm
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /-2° 0.5 mm 0.1 cm
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /-4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
13 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
18 May Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 7° /0° 14.5 mm 1.6 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /-1° 7.1 mm 0.1 cm
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /0° 1.1 mm 0 cm
21 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /1° 3.2 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
24 May Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
26 May Overcast
Overcast
 9° /1° 9.9 mm 0 cm
27 May Overcast
Overcast
 9° /-1° 1.6 mm 0 cm
28 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /1° 3.1 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 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 forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Queenstown in May - FAQ

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

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

Will it snow in Queenstown in May 2026?

Queenstown typically sees 1.932 cm of snowfall during May.

What are the typical wind conditions in Queenstown during May?

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

Queenstown snow forecast May 2026

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

May rainfall patterns in Queenstown

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

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