What is the weather like in Auckland vs Queenstown in May?

In May, Auckland averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.

Auckland vs Queenstown in May

Auckland is the better pick in May — 78 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Auckland is nice, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Auckland vs Queenstown — May climate, side by side

	Auckland	Queenstown
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	16°C	11°C
Avg high / low	18° / 11°	13° / 2°
Rainfall	92 mm	120 mm
Rainy days	12	14
Humidity	82%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	28	21

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Auckland vs Queenstown in May — FAQ

Is May better in Auckland or Queenstown?: Auckland is the better pick in May — 78 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Auckland is nice, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Auckland vs Queenstown in May?: In May, Auckland averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.