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

In May, Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.

Nelson vs Queenstown in May

Nelson is the better pick in May — 69 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Nelson vs Queenstown — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Nelson	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	16°C	11°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	13° / 2°
Rainfall	148 mm	120 mm
Rainy days	12	14
Humidity	86%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	17	21

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

Month by month

Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best January69
Queenstown 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best July44

Nelson vs Queenstown in May — FAQ

Is May better in Nelson or Queenstown?: Nelson is the better pick in May — 69 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nelson vs Queenstown in May?: In May, Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm.