What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in May?

In May, Lake Tekapo averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 150 mm.

Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in May

Lake Tekapo and Te Anau are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Te Anau is cold, soaked, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Lake Tekapo	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	8°C	9°C
Avg high / low	10° / 3°	11° / 5°
Rainfall	109 mm	150 mm
Rainy days	11	16
Humidity	82%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	19	19

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

Month by month

Lake Tekapo 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best January72
Te Anau 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, soaked, clean air · best January70

Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in May — FAQ

Is May better in Lake Tekapo or Te Anau?: Lake Tekapo and Te Anau are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Te Anau is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Te Anau in May?: In May, Lake Tekapo averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 150 mm.