Geraldine weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Geraldine in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Geraldine generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Geraldine in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The city usually sees around 131 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Geraldine 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

10/10

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