Weather · Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown Weather in May

Expect cool, wet in Queenstown through May: highs near 12°C, lows around 6°C, 132mm of rain across the month. It's a reasonable time to visit.

Avg high

12°C

54°F

Avg low

6°C

43°F

Rainfall

132mm

#3 wettest of 12

What to pack

Warm layers and a proper coat. Bring a compact umbrella for the odd shower.

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