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Lincoln weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lincoln this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Lincoln usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Lincoln in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 138 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 Lincoln climate page with graphs.

 

Lincoln, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (18 KM, 11 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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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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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