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Weather in Queenstown for May 2027

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.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Queenstown at the beginning of May is 12.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 8.4 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Queenstown in May is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 145 mm of precipitation.

    • More

  • Is May a good time to visit Queenstown? check out the best time to travel to Queenstown page.

Average dry days
19
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
9 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Queenstown Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light rain
11°
2
Patchy rain possible
13°
3
Light rain
14°
4
Patchy rain possible
13°
5
Light rain
13°
6
Patchy rain possible
12°
7
Light rain
14°
8
Moderate rain
13°
9
Moderate rain
12°
10
Patchy rain possible
10°
11
Light rain
10°
12
Partly cloudy
9°
13
Cloudy
11°
14
Light rain
10°
15
Patchy rain possible
10°
16
Light rain
10°
17
Moderate rain
10°
18
Light snow
7°
19
Light rain
6°
20
Patchy rain possible
7°
21
Light rain
8°
22
Sunny
9°
23
Sunny
10°
24
Sunny
8°
25
Patchy rain possible
9°
26
Light rain
8°
27
Patchy rain possible
9°
28
Light rain
8°
29
Heavy rain at times
7°
30
Light rain
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 Light rain
Light rain
 11° /2° 4.2 mm 0 cm
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /3° 1.1 mm 0 cm
3 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /4° 6.7 mm 0 cm
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /3° 2.1 mm 0 cm
5 May Light rain
Light rain
 13° /3° 4.6 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /3° 1.7 mm 0 cm
7 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /4° 5.6 mm 0 cm
8 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /5° 22.1 mm 0 cm
9 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 12° /5° 12.5 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 2.3 mm 0.1 cm
11 May Light rain
Light rain
 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° /1° 0.8 mm 0 cm
14 May Light rain
Light rain
 10° /1° 3.8 mm 0 cm
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 1.9 mm 0 cm
16 May Light rain
Light rain
 10° /2° 2.8 mm 0 cm
17 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /2° 12 mm 0 cm
18 May Light snow
Light snow
 7° /1° 12.1 mm 1.4 cm
19 May Light rain
Light rain
 6° /-1° 5.9 mm 0.1 cm
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /0° 0.9 mm 0 cm
21 May Light rain
Light rain
 8° /1° 4.7 mm 0 cm
22 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 0.3 mm 0 cm
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
24 May Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
26 May Light rain
Light rain
 8° /2° 9 mm 0 cm
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /0° 1.4 mm 0 cm
28 May Light rain
Light rain
 8° /1° 2.6 mm 0 cm
29 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 7° /1° 6.4 mm 0.1 cm
30 May Light rain
Light rain
 8° /1° 6.2 mm 0 cm
31 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 9° /3° 5.1 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 10° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Queenstown during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 145 mm is expected in Queenstown during May, occurring over more than 11 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Queenstown in May 2027?
Queenstown typically sees 1.6 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 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Queenstown’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Queenstown sees 1 snowy days during May, with approximately 1.6 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Queenstown

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Queenstowns May weather 💧
Typically, Queenstown has 11 rainy days in May with a total of 145 mm of rainfall.
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