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New ZealandThe weather in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
It's cold in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 4°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Aoraki/Mount Cook. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2022, Aoraki/Mount Cook reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 256 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. Of the total precipitation, about 18 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in May for Aoraki/Mount Cook
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Aoraki/Mount Cook. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Aoraki/Mount Cook | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 12°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | -3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 256 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 24 days | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 18 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 8 days | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Aoraki/Mount Cook with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 3°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 9°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about -2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Temperature in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Total precipitation in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook per year
Daily UV index in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Aoraki/Mount Cook. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.