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Wanaka in May: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Wanaka in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 7 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
22/100 · #9
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#10
Sun
#10
Published best categories: none
Wanaka · MayPhoto: Julrob Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 7 °C
- Average low
- 1 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 92 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 11 | 3 | 15 | 116 | 3.6 | 87 | 2.2 | 34 |
| May (selected) | 7 | 1 | 17 | 131 | 2.2 | 92 | 2.1 | 22 |
| June | 4 | -2 | 16 | 126 | 1.7 | 94 | 1.8 | 20 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (22/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +12 | +3.6 °C | +1.9 °C | -2.2 | -15.2 mm | +1.4 h | -5.1 % | +0.1 m/s |
| June | -2 | -3.4 °C | -2.4 °C | -1.5 | -5 mm | -0.5 h | +2.4 % | -0.3 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Wanaka in May?
The average daily high is around 7 °C, with an average daily low of about 1 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Wanaka in May?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 131 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Wanaka?
By the climate score, February are the strongest months for Wanaka. May is not among them.