Arthur's Pass weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)
How's the weather trend in Arthur's Pass as May approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.
Temperatures
In May, Arthur's Pass tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C.
Precipitation
Arthur's Pass in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.Average sunshine
Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 122 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arthur's Pass climate page with graphs.
Arthur's Pass, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
2°C
Max Temperature
10°C
Chance of Rain
56%
Precipitation
218 mm
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
84% *
Sunshine
122 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
Where to go in New Zealand in May
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Arthur's Pass.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
