Ashburton weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Ashburton usually fare in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ashburton typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Ashburton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 131 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ashburton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 131 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (67 KM, 41 Miles).

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.

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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.

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

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