Christchurch in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Christchurch in may 2025
The weather in Christchurch in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through 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 Christchurch in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Christchurch in may.
The climate of Christchurch in may is tolerable
In may in Christchurch, the climate is rather dry (with 2.4in of rainfall over 3 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.5in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite fresh in that area may, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Christchurch is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Christchurch 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 over 65°F, or 16% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Christchurch is generally 09:39. Sunrise is at 08:36 and sets at 18:15.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Christchurch: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Christchurch 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 Christchurch:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Christchurch in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month 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%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| 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 | 08:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:39 | ||||
| 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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch:
| Akaroa in may | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in may | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| Kaikoura in may | tolerable weather |
| McKenzie Beach in may | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in may | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Nelson Lakes in may | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in may | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in may | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Westport in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Christchurch
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Weather data for Christchurch in may:
Weather data for Christchurch for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Christchurch. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Christchurch 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 Christchurch.