Queenstown weather in May
Queenstown in May averages 7°C (44°F) and 62 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Queenstown, May is the fourth coldest and the second wettest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (44°F)
1–12°C · 34–54°F
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is Queenstown like in May?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Queenstown in May?
A light rain jacket
About 62 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F).
May compared with April and June
May in Queenstown is 3°C cooler than April and 27 mm wetter than it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
May in Queenstown is 3.7°C warmer than June and 19 mm wetter than it, which averages 3°C (37°F).
Daylight in Queenstown in May
On 15 May the sun is up for 9 hours 30 minutes in Queenstown, rising about 07:56 and setting about 17:26 local time.
May ends 1 hour 3 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 6 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Queenstown
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Queenstown
What to read before you book.
Queenstown weather by month
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How May compares with the rest of the year
May is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 62°F | 50 mm |
| February | 16°C / 61°F | 40 mm |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 31 mm |
| April | 10°C / 49°F | 34 mm |
| May | 7°C / 44°F | 62 mm |
| June | 3°C / 37°F | 42 mm |
| July | 2°C / 36°F | 36 mm |
| August | 5°C / 41°F | 27 mm |
| September | 8°C / 46°F | 32 mm |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 44 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 38 mm |
| December | 15°C / 58°F | 66 mm |
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FAQs about Queenstown in May
May climate averages for Queenstown, 1991–2020.
Queenstown averages 7°C (44°F) in May, ranging from about 1°C (34°F) at night to 12°C (54°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 62 mm falls across May, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. May averages 7°C (44°F) against 3°C (37°F) in June — 3.7°C warmer.
May is 3°C cooler than April, and 27 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; May sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what May is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 30 minutes of daylight in mid-May, against 15 hours 36 minutes in December and 8 hours 47 minutes in June.
On 15 May, sunrise is about 07:56 and sunset about 17:26 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 3 minutes shorter than it starts.
