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Rolleston weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Rolleston during May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

May in Rolleston generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Rolleston in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 138 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rolleston, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 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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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. 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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