Overall on the next 14 days there will be 2 days with snow in Te Anau and a total of 0.9 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Te Anau weather in May 2026
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Wednesday
May 6
4.5 mm
11° / 4°
Thursday
May 7
26.3 mm
13° / 9°
Friday
May 8
38 mm
13° / 4°
Saturday
May 9
12.3 mm
8° / 5°
Sunday
May 10
0.6 cm
9° / -1°
Monday
May 11
0.3 cm
4° / -2°
Tuesday
May 12
0 mm
8° / -3°
Wednesday
May 13
0 mm
11° / 2°
Thursday
May 14
0 mm
11° / 1°
Friday
May 15
0 mm
13° / 1°
Saturday
May 16
0 mm
12° / 1°
Sunday
May 17
0 mm
12° / 0°
Monday
May 18
0.3 mm
10° / 1°
Tuesday
May 19
9.3 mm
10° / 4°
🌨️ Snowy days in Te Anau 2026 (May)
The average weather in Te Anau in May
The weather in Te Anau in May is very cold with temperatures between 3°C and 9°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Te Anau. 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.
Please note that Te Anau can expect a few days of snow in May.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Te Anau in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Te Anau in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Te Anau before you arrive.
Temperatures
9° / 3°
Rainy Days
14
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
15
Rainfall
320
mm
Sun Hours
2.6
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Te Anau in other months
Te Anau annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 6° | 14 | 17 | 0 | 327 mm | Ok | Te Anau in January |
| February | 16° / 6° | 11 | 17 | 0 | 284 mm | Ok | Te Anau in February |
| March | 15° / 6° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 252 mm | Ok | Te Anau in March |
| April | 12° / 4° | 12 | 17 | 1 | 290 mm | Bad | Te Anau in April |
| May | 9° / 3° | 14 | 15 | 2 | 320 mm | Awful | Te Anau in May |
| June | 7° / 1° | 11 | 16 | 4 | 233 mm | Awful | Te Anau in June |
| July | 6° / 0° | 14 | 12 | 5 | 272 mm | Awful | Te Anau in July |
| August | 8° / 0° | 12 | 15 | 3 | 262 mm | Awful | Te Anau in August |
| September | 9° / 1° | 14 | 11 | 5 | 356 mm | Awful | Te Anau in September |
| October | 10° / 2° | 16 | 13 | 3 | 370 mm | Awful | Te Anau in October |
| November | 13° / 3° | 14 | 16 | 1 | 318 mm | Bad | Te Anau in November |
| December | 15° / 5° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 275 mm | Ok | Te Anau in December |
Temperatures in Te Anau in May
Rain in Te Anau in May
Weather in Te Anau in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Te Anau in May?
The average temperature in Te Anau in May is 3/9° C.
What is the chance of rain in Te Anau in May?
On average, there are 14 rainy days in Te Anau during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Te Anau?
The weather in Te Anau in May is awful.
Can it snow in Te Anau in May?
On average, there are 2 snowy days in Te Anau in May.
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