Geraldine weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Geraldine look like in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Geraldine includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 14°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Geraldine in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 131 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and March 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 Geraldine climate page with graphs.

 

Geraldine, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 131 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (33 KM, 20 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.