Methven weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Is May a good time to explore Methven weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Methven includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 13°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Methven in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 138 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Methven, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (74 KM, 46 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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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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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