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Weather in Wanaka for May 2025

Your guide to Wanaka weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Wanaka usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Wanaka snow forecast for May 2025, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Wanaka predicts temperatures to be around 12 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Wanaka at the beginning of May is 12 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 9.4 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Wanaka in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 172.5 mm.

Average dry days
12
Dry days
Average rainy days
17
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
9 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

Wanaka Weather May

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

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May weather day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /1° 4 mm 0 cm
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 0.2 mm 0 cm
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
7 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /9° 2.3 mm 0 cm
9 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /4° 1.3 mm 0 cm
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 1 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /6° 1.5 mm 0 cm
15 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
17 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /3° 6.2 mm 0 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 7° /2° 30.3 mm 0.4 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 0.7 mm 0.5 cm
20 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 6° /4° 3.1 mm 0 cm
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /4° 1.4 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
23 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
24 May Overcast
Overcast
 7° /2° 0.8 mm 0 cm
25 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
26 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /4° 17.1 mm 0 cm
27 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /2° 4.8 mm 0 cm
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
29 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /3° 9 mm 0 cm
30 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /3° 13 mm 0 cm
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 0.7 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wanaka 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 Wanaka forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Wanaka in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wanaka during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 3°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Wanaka during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 172.5 mm is expected in Wanaka during May, occurring over more than 17 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Wanaka in May 2025?
Wanaka experiences an average snowfall of 0.88 cm during May, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Wanaka during May?
The average wind speed in Wanaka during May is 9 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Wanaka snow forecast May 2025

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May rainfall patterns in Wanaka

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