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Things to Do in South Island in May
Real historical weather for South Island in May: average highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C, with around 250mm of rain (averaged over the last 2 years).
6°C
Average high
0°C
Average low
250mm
Typical rainfall
Real things to do in South Island in May
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5-Hour Scenic Wine Tour with Private Guide & Up to 12 Tastings
★ 4.9(59 reviews)· 4h 30m
From €182
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
★ 4.9(3,530 reviews)· 13 hrs
From €192
PREMIUM WINE tasting = Waiheke island wine tours MAX 11 clients !
★ 4.9(1,452 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €140
Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
★ 4.6(565 reviews)· 13 hrs
From €165
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission
★ 4.6(351 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €33
Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket
★ 4.5(326 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €23
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
★ 4.5(328 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €25
Tiritiri Matangi Island Discovery - from Auckland
★ 4.4(27 reviews)· 9 hrs
From €57
Full Day South Sea Island with Lunch & Drinks
★ 4.1(593 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €113
South Sea Island Half Day with Lunch & Drinks
★ 4.0(204 reviews)· 5 hrs
From €101
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Based on real historical data (averaged over the last 2 years), expect highs around 6°C and lows around 0°C, with roughly 250mm of rain.