Peel Forest weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Peel Forest in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Peel Forest generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Peel Forest in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 131 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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 Peel Forest 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

9/10

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