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

In May, Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.

Queenstown vs Wellington in May

Wellington is the better pick in May — 73 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs Wellington — May climate, side by side

	Queenstown	Wellington
Comfort score	44/100 (F)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	11°C	13°C
Avg high / low	13° / 2°	16° / 10°
Rainfall	120 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	14	11
Humidity	88%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	21	23

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

Queenstown vs Wellington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Queenstown or Wellington?: Wellington is the better pick in May — 73 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Wellington in May?: In May, Queenstown averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.