What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in May?

In May, Lake Tekapo averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in May

Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	69/100 (C)
Feels-like high	8°C	16°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	17° / 7°
Rainfall	109 mm	148 mm
Rainy days	11	12
Humidity	82%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	19	17

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

Month by month

Lake Tekapo 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best January72
Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best January69

Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in May — FAQ

Is May better in Lake Tekapo or Nelson?: Lake Tekapo and Nelson are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Nelson in May?: In May, Lake Tekapo averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm.