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Weather in Lake Tekapo for May 2025

Your guide to Lake Tekapo weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Lake Tekapo typically experiences moderate snowfall in May, with an average of 6 snowy days.
    According to Lake Tekapo snow forecast for May 2025, no snow is expected at the beginning of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the first days of May 2025 in Lake Tekapo predicts a temperature of 11.3 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Lake Tekapo at the beginning of May is 4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -0.4 °C by the end of May.

Average dry days
24
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
6
Snow days
Average temperatures
1°/-6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
11 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Lake Tekapo Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
9°
2
Sunny
11°
3
Sunny
2°
4
Cloudy
3°
5
Overcast
2°
6
Overcast
0°
7
Sunny
1°
8
Sunny
1°
9
Sunny
-1°
10
Sunny
1°
11
Sunny
1°
12
Partly cloudy
0°
13
Sunny
1°
14
Overcast
0°
15
Light freezing rain
2°
16
Light freezing rain
1°
17
Cloudy
0°
18
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
19
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
20
Cloudy
1°
21
Overcast
0°
22
Cloudy
0°
23
Cloudy
0°
24
Overcast
-1°
25
Light freezing rain
-1°
26
Partly cloudy
-1°
27
Cloudy
-2°
28
Overcast
-2°
29
Cloudy
-2°
30
Partly cloudy
0°
31
Moderate or heavy snow showers
5°
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Temperatures trend during May in Lake Tekapo

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May weather day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 3.5 mm 0 cm
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
4 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
8 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-8° 3.9 mm 2.6 cm
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
10 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
16 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-6° 0.5 mm 0 cm
17 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-5° 36.3 mm 16.2 cm
19 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-2° 55.8 mm 31.6 cm
20 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
23 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
25 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -1° /-6° 0.1 mm 0 cm
26 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -1° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
27 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 -2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
29 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 -2° /-9° 4.3 mm 3.1 cm
30 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
31 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 5° /-4° 5.5 mm 3.6 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Lake Tekapo in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Lake Tekapo forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Lake Tekapo in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Lake Tekapo during May?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Lake Tekapo during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 135.7 mm is expected in Lake Tekapo during May, occurring over more than 1 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Lake Tekapo in May 2025?
Lake Tekapo experiences an average snowfall of 72.9 cm during May, occurring over 6 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Lake Tekapo during May?
The average wind speed in Lake Tekapo during May is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Lake Tekapo snow forecast May 2025

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May rainfall patterns in Lake Tekapo

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