Fairlie weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Fairlie in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Fairlie includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 12°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Fairlie in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 131 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 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

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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