Weather in May 2025

Lake Tekapo weather in May 2025

The weather in Lake Tekapo in May is very cold with temperatures between 30°F and 44°F, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Lake Tekapo. 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.

Let it snow! You can expect Lake Tekapo to be covered in white during the month of May. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lake Tekapo in May 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Lake Tekapo in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Lake Tekapo before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
44° / 30°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
11
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
17
Dry Days
Dry Days
5
Rainfall
Rainfall
16.22
in
5.4
Sun Hours
5.4
Hrs

Lake Tekapo annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 55° / 41° 9 18 4 12.76 in
Awful
February 57° / 41° 6 19 3 10.47 in
Ok
March 55° / 39° 8 18 5 8.94 in
Awful
April 50° / 33° 10 11 10 12.52 in
Awful
May 44° / 30° 11 5 17 16.22 in
Awful
June 39° / 24° 8 4 19 13.7 in
Awful
July 37° / 23° 9 4 20 16.46 in
Awful
August 37° / 23° 9 3 22 15.79 in
Awful
September 39° / 23° 10 3 20 15.47 in
Awful
October 42° / 26° 11 2 21 14.84 in
Awful
November 48° / 33° 11 7 12 12.95 in
Awful
December 53° / 39° 10 15 6 14.72 in
Awful
Temperatures in Lake Tekapo in May
Rain in Lake Tekapo in May

Weather in Lake Tekapo in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lake Tekapo in May?
The average temperature in Lake Tekapo in May is 30/44° F.
What is the chance of rain in Lake Tekapo in May?
On average, there are 11 rainy days in Lake Tekapo during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Lake Tekapo?
The weather in Lake Tekapo in May is awful.
Can it snow in Lake Tekapo in May?
On average, there are 17 snowy days in Lake Tekapo in May.
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