Fairlie weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Fairlie in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Fairlie typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Fairlie in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 131 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fairlie, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 131 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (46 KM, 29 Miles).

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 Fairlie in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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