Temperatures in May
It's cool in May in Te Anau with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Te Anau 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 Te Anau with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 14°C, with nights close to 7°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Te Anau will be around 14°C, with nights close to 6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 277 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance this month is 61% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Te Anau. 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.
Te Anau in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
16°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
277 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,9 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
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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 Te Anau?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Te Anau. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Te Anau in May
With 20°C, Te Anau hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Te Anau
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Te Anau, 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 Te Anau
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Te Anau, 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 19 days of rain in Te Anau.
Daily Snowfall in May in Te Anau
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Te Anau, 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 Te Anau
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Te Anau, 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 Te Anau Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Te Anau, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Te Anau Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Te Anau, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Te Anau per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Te Anau, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Te Anau
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Average Weather in Te Anau by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Te Anau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
