Lake Tekapo vs Wellington in May

Lake Tekapo and Wellington are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.

Lake Tekapo vs WellingtonMay climate, side by side

Lake TekapoWellington
Comfort score72/100 (B)73/100 (B)
Feels-like high8°C13°C
Avg high / low10° / 3°16° / 10°
Rainfall109 mm91 mm
Rainy days1111
Humidity82%78%
Air quality (AQI)1923

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

Lake Tekapo vs Wellington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Lake Tekapo or Wellington?
Lake Tekapo and Wellington are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Tekapo is cold, rainy, clean air; Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Tekapo vs Wellington in May?
In May, Lake Tekapo averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.