What is the weather like in Nelson vs Te Anau in May?

In May, Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 150 mm.

Nelson vs Te Anau in May

Nelson and Te Anau are nearly tied in May — 69 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air; Te Anau is cold, soaked, clean air.

Nelson vs Te Anau — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Nelson	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	9°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	11° / 5°
Rainfall	148 mm	150 mm
Rainy days	12	16
Humidity	86%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	17	19

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

Month by month

Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best January69
Te Anau 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, soaked, clean air · best January70

Nelson vs Te Anau in May — FAQ

Is May better in Nelson or Te Anau?: Nelson and Te Anau are nearly tied in May — 69 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air; Te Anau is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nelson vs Te Anau in May?: In May, Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 150 mm.