Christchurch weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Christchurch this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Christchurch usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Christchurch in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 138 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Christchurch climate page with graphs.

 

Christchurch, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 138 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Christchurch.

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