Twizel weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Twizel this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Twizel includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Twizel in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Twizel. February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Twizel, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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