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Weather in Wanaka for May 2026

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 2026, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Wanaka predicts temperatures to be around 13 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Wanaka at the beginning of May is 13.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 8.7 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Wanaka in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 18 rainy days and a total precipitation of 159.9 mm.

Average dry days
11
Dry days
Average rainy days
18
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
10 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
11°
2
Sunny
12°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
4
Overcast
15°
5
Sunny
15°
6
Patchy rain possible
12°
7
Patchy rain possible
16°
8
Heavy rain
13°
9
Patchy rain possible
11°
10
Patchy rain possible
9°
11
Sunny
10°
12
Sunny
11°
13
Sunny
14°
14
Sunny
13°
15
Sunny
13°
16
Partly cloudy
13°
17
Partly cloudy
10°
18
Moderate or heavy rain shower
7°
19
Patchy rain possible
5°
20
Moderate rain at times
8°
21
Patchy rain possible
9°
22
Patchy rain possible
10°
23
Partly cloudy
11°
24
Overcast
8°
25
Overcast
10°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
10°
27
Cloudy
8°
28
Overcast
9°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
30
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
31
Patchy rain possible
8°

Temperatures trend during May in Wanaka

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Wanaka day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 2.4 mm 0 cm
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /4° 2.2 mm 0 cm
3 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /6° 12.7 mm 0 cm
4 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /-1° 3.2 mm 0 cm
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /4° 1.4 mm 0 cm
8 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 13° /2° 35.7 mm 0 cm
9 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 2.9 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 7° /2° 25.5 mm 0.2 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 0.7 mm 0.3 cm
20 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 8° /3° 2.1 mm 0 cm
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 1 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
23 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
24 May Overcast
Overcast
 8° /3° 0.5 mm 0 cm
25 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 0.8 mm 0 cm
26 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /3° 11.5 mm 0 cm
27 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /2° 3.2 mm 0 cm
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 9° /3° 0.5 mm 0 cm
29 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /1° 8.6 mm 0 cm
30 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /2° 9.7 mm 0 cm
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /2° 1 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.
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Wanaka in May - FAQ

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

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 3°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Wanaka during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 159.9 mm is expected in Wanaka during May, occurring over more than 18 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Wanaka in May 2026?

Wanaka experiences an average snowfall of 0.586667 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 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Wanaka snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Wanaka’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Wanaka sees 2 snowy days during May, with approximately 0.6 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Wanaka

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wanakas May weather 💧
Typically, Wanaka has 18 rainy days in May with a total of 159.9 mm of rainfall.

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