easeweather.com
Wanaka
AucklandBlenheimChristchurchCoromandelDunedinFranz JosefGisborneGreymouthHaastHamiltonHavelock NorthInvercargillLake TekapoMilford SoundMount Cook VillageNapierNelsonNew PlymouthPaihiaPictonQueenstownRotoruaTaupoTaurangaTe AnauTimaru
Wanaka
WellingtonWhanganuiWhangarei More Locations
New Zealand weather

Weather in Wanaka for May 2027

Your guide to Wanaka weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Wanaka at the beginning of May is 12.2 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 9.1 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Wanaka experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 151.8 mm.

    • More

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

Average dry days
21
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
9 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Wanaka Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Wanaka

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Wanaka day by day

Click on a date for more information
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 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /4° 2.2 mm 0 cm
3 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /6° 9.6 mm 0 cm
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 1.4 mm 0 cm
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /4° 2 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /5° 1.7 mm 0 cm
7 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /6° 11.6 mm 0 cm
8 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 12° /5° 33.5 mm 0 cm
9 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /3° 14.2 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 2.1 mm 0 cm
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 1 mm 0 cm
12 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 1.1 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
17 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /3° 11.5 mm 0 cm
18 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /2° 19.1 mm 0.2 cm
19 May Sunny
Sunny
 6° /1° 0.5 mm 0.2 cm
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 1.6 mm 0 cm
21 May Light rain
Light rain
 10° /3° 3.5 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
23 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
24 May Overcast
Overcast
 9° /3° 0.4 mm 0 cm
25 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 0.6 mm 0 cm
26 May Light rain
Light rain
 10° /4° 8.7 mm 0 cm
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 2.4 mm 0 cm
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 9° /2° 0.4 mm 0 cm
29 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /1° 6.5 mm 0 cm
30 May Light rain
Light rain
 9° /2° 7.3 mm 0 cm
31 May Light rain
Light rain
 9° /3° 6 mm 0 cm
Next
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.
Change Month
‹
›

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 151.8 mm is expected in Wanaka during May, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Wanaka in May 2027?
Wanaka typically sees 0.4 cm of snowfall during May.

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 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Wanaka’s snowy potential this May ❄️

May rainfall patterns in Wanaka

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wanakas May weather 💧
Typically, Wanaka has 10 rainy days in May with a total of 151.8 mm of rainfall.
Quick links
More Wanaka weather pages
You are here
Location coordinates Where is Wanaka?

Get accurate weather forecasts for Wanaka, located at latitude -44.7 and longitude 169.15. Stay updated with localized weather information tailored for Wanaka.

Found a mistake?
We appreciate your attention to details. Tell us here.