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West Melton weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in West Melton this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in West Melton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C.

Precipitation

West Melton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

West Melton, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (15 KM, 9 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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