Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand in May
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
69mm
Sun
4.1h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May14°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Canterbury (New Zealand)'s year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May69mm average rain
May is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May4.1 hours average sun
May is one of Canterbury (New Zealand)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May13°C average sea
May is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May25 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.