Peel Forest weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is May weather typically in Peel Forest? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Peel Forest generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Peel Forest in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Peel Forest, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 131 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 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

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