Ashburton in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ashburton in may 2025
The weather in Ashburton in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 0.5cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
19%
13%
8%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
25%
19%
5%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
28%
14%
6%
Weather at 3am
47°F
45%
25%
12%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ashburton in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ashburton in may.
The climate of Ashburton in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Ashburton is relatively dry (with 2.4in of precipitation over 3 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.5in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is fairly cold in this city this month, but it is bearable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Ashburton is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Ashburton in may with a maximum record of 77°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 5 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 16% of time.
In may in Ashburton, the days on average last 09:36. Sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset is at 18:17.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
Ashburton: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Ashburton forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Ashburton:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ashburton in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:41 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:36 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ashburton in may 2024:
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 54°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 56°F
40°F to 49°F
32°F to 56°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
41°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 49°F
40°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
40°F to 52°F
45°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Ashburton:
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in may | very bad weather |
| Christchurch in may | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in may | very bad weather |
| Akaroa in may | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in may | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in may | tolerable weather |
| Oamaru in may | bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in may | very bad weather |
| Greymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Ashburton in may:
Weather data for Ashburton for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ashburton. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ashburton can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Ashburton.