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Weather in Southland for May 2027

Your guide to Southland weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Southland during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Southland at the beginning of May is 11.2 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 8.5 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Southland experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 8 rainy days and a total precipitation of 90.1 mm.

    • More

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

Average dry days
22
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/0°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
9 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

Southland Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light rain
9°
2
Partly cloudy
12°
3
Sunny
12°
4
Overcast
12°
5
Overcast
12°
6
Light rain
9°
7
Moderate rain
13°
8
Light sleet showers
12°
9
Light rain
8°
10
Patchy rain possible
10°
11
Patchy rain possible
10°
12
Sunny
11°
13
Patchy rain possible
12°
14
Patchy rain possible
11°
15
Sunny
10°
16
Light rain shower
10°
17
Moderate rain
10°
18
Light snow
7°
19
Sunny
6°
20
Freezing fog
8°
21
Fog
9°
22
Mist
10°
23
Sunny
10°
24
Light freezing rain
8°
25
Patchy rain possible
9°
26
Patchy rain possible
8°
27
Sunny
10°
28
Mist
8°
29
Light rain
7°
30
Light freezing rain
8°
31
Light rain
9°

What’s the Weather Like in Southland This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Southland’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleMilford Sound10 °C / 0 °CPatchy rain possibleTe Anau8 °C / 0 °CPatchy rain possibleInvercargill12 °C / 7 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during May in Southland

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Southland day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light rain
Light rain
 9° /1° 3.7 mm 0 cm
2 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Overcast
Overcast
 12° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
5 May Overcast
Overcast
 12° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Light rain
Light rain
 9° /1° 3.1 mm 0 cm
7 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /3° 10.4 mm 0 cm
8 May Light sleet showers
Light sleet showers
 12° /2° 21.8 mm 0.1 cm
9 May Light rain
Light rain
 8° /1° 5.8 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /0° 1.5 mm 0 cm
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /-1° 1.6 mm 0 cm
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /0° 1.6 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /1° 0.8 mm 0 cm
16 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 10° /1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
17 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /0° 11.4 mm 0 cm
18 May Light snow
Light snow
 7° /-1° 12.7 mm 1.9 cm
19 May Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-3° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
20 May Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 8° /-1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
21 May Fog
Fog
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Mist
Mist
 10° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
24 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 8° /-1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /1° 1.7 mm 0 cm
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
28 May Mist
Mist
 8° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
29 May Light rain
Light rain
 7° /-1° 5.2 mm 0 cm
30 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 8° /-2° 2.4 mm 0 cm
31 May Light rain
Light rain
 9° /1° 4.6 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Southland 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 Southland forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Southland in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Southland during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Southland during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Southland during May, with a total of 90.1 mm spread over approximately 8 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Southland in May 2027?
Southland typically sees 2.1 cm of snowfall during May.

What are the typical wind conditions in Southland during May?
The average wind speed in Southland during May is 9 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Southland snow forecast May 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Southland’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Southland sees 1 snowy days during May, with approximately 2.1 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Southland

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Southlands May weather 💧
Typically, Southland has 8 rainy days in May with a total of 90.1 mm of rainfall.
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