When to go · Westport
Westport in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar; Feb–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 7°C45°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Low
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Low
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
MixedNew Zealand month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar; Feb–Apr for settled weather). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.
Weather in May
- WestportHighs around 15 °C, lows around 7 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 45 °F, rain on about 15 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Low
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Low
New Zealand overall: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast