Temperatures in May
It's cold in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Aoraki/Mount Cook in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Aoraki/Mount Cook with cool temperatures, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 9°C, with nights close to 1°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook will be around 7°C, with nights close to -2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 256 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 18 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 51% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Aoraki/Mount Cook. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Aoraki/Mount Cook in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
9°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
12°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
256 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
18 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
8 days | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Aoraki/Mount Cook?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Aoraki/Mount Cook. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Aoraki/Mount Cook in May
With 20°C, Aoraki/Mount Cook hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -12°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Daily Snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Aoraki/Mount Cook
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Average Weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook by Month
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