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Temperature in Canterbury in May

Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. May in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Mount Cook Village with 6°C to moderate temperatures in Lincoln with 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Lincoln and -2°C in Mount Cook Village.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Canterbury in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Canterbury on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in May in Canterbury?
    • Lincoln tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 6°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in Canterbury?
    • In our database, Mount Cook Village is the chilliest city in May in Canterbury. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 6°C, while the nighttime lows hover around -2°C.

  • How much sun does Canterbury get in May?
    • Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 138 hours of sunlight expected in Christchurch. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 12°C in Christchurch this month, so not the best month to swim.

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