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

In May, Lake Tekapo averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in May

Lake Tekapo is the better pick in May — 72 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	8°C	11°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	13° / 2°
Rainfall	109 mm	120 mm
Rainy days	11	14
Humidity	82%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	19	21

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

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Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in May — FAQ

Is May better in Lake Tekapo or Queenstown?: Lake Tekapo is the better pick in May — 72 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Queenstown in May?: In May, Lake Tekapo averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.