New ZealandAverage weather for Aoraki/Mount Cook in May
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.
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. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
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.
In May, there is an average of 256 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 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.
Aoraki/Mount Cook in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
9°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
12°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
6°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
256 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
16 days | 14 days | |
 Total snowfall |
18 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy days |
8 days | 0 days | |
April
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.
Is May a good time to visit Aoraki/Mount Cook?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Aoraki/Mount Cook. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
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.
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Daily Temperature in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Aoraki/Mount Cook, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 16 days of precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Daily Snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
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.
Temperature in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Aoraki/Mount Cook, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in May for Aoraki/Mount Cook
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Average weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook by month
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