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

In May, Dunedin averages 14°C high / 3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.

Dunedin vs Queenstown in May

Dunedin is the better pick in May — 71 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dunedin is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Dunedin vs Queenstown — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Dunedin	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	11°C	11°C
Avg high / low	14° / 3°	13° / 2°
Rainfall	48 mm	120 mm
Rainy days	10	14
Humidity	80%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	18	21

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

Month by month

Dunedin 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, a little rain, clean air · best February71
Queenstown 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best July44

Dunedin vs Queenstown in May — FAQ

Is May better in Dunedin or Queenstown?: Dunedin is the better pick in May — 71 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dunedin is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Dunedin vs Queenstown in May?: In May, Dunedin averages 14°C high / 3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.