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Weather in Te Anau for May 2026

Your guide to Te Anau weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Te Anau usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Te Anau snow forecast for May 2026, 2 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Sunday, 10 May.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Te Anau predicts temperatures to be around 9 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Te Anau at the beginning of May is 9.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 6.4 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Te Anau in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 20 rainy days and a total precipitation of 283.4 mm.

Average dry days
9
Dry days
Average rainy days
20
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
7°/0°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
10 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
91 %
Avg humidity

Te Anau Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Te Anau

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Te Anau day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /-1° 1.1 mm 0 cm
2 May Fog
Fog
 8° /-1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
3 May Mist
Mist
 5° /0° 1.9 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 12° /3° 10.6 mm 0 cm
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /5° 1.9 mm 0 cm
8 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 13° /3° 25.3 mm 0 cm
9 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /4° 16.4 mm 0 cm
10 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 3° /1° 7.8 mm 2 cm
11 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 6° /0° 7 mm 1.8 cm
12 May Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 5° /-4° 0.6 mm 0 cm
13 May Mist
Mist
 9° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Mist
Mist
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /3° 1.8 mm 0 cm
18 May Light snow
Light snow
 5° /-1° 18.5 mm 0 cm
19 May Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 4° /-6° 10.7 mm 0 cm
20 May Light rain
Light rain
 6° /-1° 6.7 mm 0 cm
21 May Fog
Fog
 7° /-1° 1.2 mm 0 cm
22 May Fog
Fog
 7° /0° 3.6 mm 0 cm
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
24 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 8° /-1° 2.3 mm 0 cm
25 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 7° /1° 14.5 mm 0 cm
26 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 6° /-1° 4.2 mm 0.2 cm
27 May Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 7° /-1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
28 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 7° /-1° 0.8 mm 0 cm
29 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 7° /-1° 8.3 mm 0 cm
30 May Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 3° /-2° 13.5 mm 0 cm
31 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 8° /2° 11.8 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Te Anau 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 Te Anau forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Te Anau in May - FAQ

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

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Te Anau during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 283.4 mm is expected in Te Anau during May, occurring over more than 20 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Te Anau in May 2026?

Te Anau experiences an average snowfall of 0.485 cm during May, occurring over 2 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Te Anau during May?

The average wind speed in Te Anau during May is 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Te Anau snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Te Anau’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Te Anau sees 2 snowy days during May, with approximately 0.5 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Te Anau

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Te Anaus May weather 💧
Typically, Te Anau has 20 rainy days in May with a total of 283.4 mm of rainfall.

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