- Save an extra 10% on rates by becoming a member
- Sign up for free to access extra savings & perks
- Enjoy holidays in Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE & more
Queenstown weather in May 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 48°F in Queenstown, New Zealand in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 3 hours of sunshine per day on average with 13 days with some rainfall and typically 3.9 inches of rainfall in the month.
- 48°F max day temperature
48 - 3 hours of sunshine per day
- 13 days with some rainfall
13 - 34°F min night temperature
34 - 9 hours of daylight per day
9 - No heat & humidity
0 - 3.9 inches of monthly rainfall
3.9 - 2 (Low) UV index
2
More about Queenstown
- Best time to visit
- Weather by month
- 5-day weather forecast
- Destinations
- Travel guide
- Deals & discounts
Queenstown by month
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Recommended for New Zealand
The May weather guide for New Zealand (Queenstown) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
Metric (°C) | Imperial (°F)
How warm is it in Queenstown in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 57°F in Queenstown in May, falling to 46°F at night.
How sunny is it in Queenstown in May?
There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Queenstown in May - that's 40% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Queenstown in May?
The average sea temperature around Queenstown in May is 57°F.
Does it rain in Queenstown in May?
There are usually 14 days with some rain in Queenstown in May and the average monthly rainfall is 4.9 inches.
Queenstown May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Queenstown in May 2026. Select a month to view Queenstown sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2026 | 07:40 | 17:45 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 07:57 | 17:26 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 08:12 | 17:14 |
Be inspired
Get your weekly fix of holiday inspiration from some of the world's best travel writers plus save on your next trip with the latest exclusive offers
We promise not to share your details
Related posts
Popular travel offers
Explore holiday destinations
- Beach holidays
- City breaks
- Family holidays
- Half term holidays
- Spring holidays
- Summer holidays
- Autumn holidays
- Winter sun holidays
- Honeymoons
- Coolcations
- Compare places
- Ski resorts
Save with latest deals & discounts
- Holiday offers
- Top travel brands
- Airlines & flights
- Discount hotels
- TUI
- Jet2holidays
- Neilson
- Marella Cruises
- Roamless eSIMs
- Confused.com
- Pierre & Vacances
- Caledonian Travel
Airport parking
- Manchester Airport
- Stansted Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Luton Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Gatwick Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Newcastle Airport
Airport lounges
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Heathrow Airport
- Newcastle Airport
- Stansted Airport
- Gatwick Airport