Windwhistle weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Windwhistle usually fare in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Windwhistle typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 13°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

Windwhistle in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 138 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Windwhistle, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 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.

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

6/10

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