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The weather in Queenstown in May is very cold with temperatures between 1°C and 10°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Queenstown. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
You can expect a few days of snow in Queenstown during May. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Queenstown.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Queenstown in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Queenstown in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Queenstown before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 6° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 147 mm | Ok | Queenstown in January |
| February | 19° / 6° | 6 | 23 | 0 | 127 mm | Good | Queenstown in February |
| March | 17° / 5° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 84 mm | Good | Queenstown in March |
| April | 13° / 3° | 7 | 23 | 1 | 118 mm | Bad | Queenstown in April |
| May | 10° / 1° | 8 | 20 | 3 | 137 mm | Awful | Queenstown in May |
| June | 6° / -2° | 7 | 19 | 5 | 84 mm | Awful | Queenstown in June |
| July | 6° / -3° | 8 | 17 | 6 | 112 mm | Awful | Queenstown in July |
| August | 7° / -2° | 6 | 21 | 4 | 94 mm | Bad | Queenstown in August |
| September | 9° / -1° | 8 | 18 | 5 | 149 mm | Awful | Queenstown in September |
| October | 12° / 1° | 9 | 19 | 3 | 145 mm | Awful | Queenstown in October |
| November | 15° / 3° | 8 | 21 | 1 | 136 mm | Ok | Queenstown in November |
| December | 17° / 5° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 141 mm | Ok | Queenstown in December |