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

In May, Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.

Kaikōura vs Queenstown in May

Kaikōura is the better pick in May — 63 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Queenstown — May climate, side by side

	Kaikōura	Queenstown
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	14°C	11°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	13° / 2°
Rainfall	84 mm	120 mm
Rainy days	11	14
Humidity	78%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	18	21

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

Kaikōura vs Queenstown in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kaikōura or Queenstown?: Kaikōura is the better pick in May — 63 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Queenstown in May?: In May, Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.