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Weather in Christchurch City for May 2026

Your guide to Christchurch City weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Christchurch City has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 15.8 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.1 °C).

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Christchurch City with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 13.2 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Christchurch City at the beginning of May is 16.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 12.4 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Christchurch City in May is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 357.9 mm of precipitation.

Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
18°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
77 %
Avg humidity

Christchurch City Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
15°
2
Overcast
17°
3
Sunny
17°
4
Partly cloudy
17°
5
Sunny
16°
6
Overcast
18°
7
Sunny
16°
8
Patchy rain possible
19°
9
Heavy rain at times
16°
10
Patchy rain possible
14°
11
Partly cloudy
14°
12
Sunny
14°
13
Patchy rain possible
14°
14
Cloudy
13°
15
Patchy rain possible
12°
16
Cloudy
12°
17
Sunny
12°
18
Sunny
12°
19
Sunny
12°
20
Sunny
13°
21
Sunny
16°
22
Sunny
15°
23
Overcast
15°
24
Partly cloudy
18°
25
Patchy rain possible
16°
26
Patchy rain possible
10°
27
Sunny
10°
28
Sunny
12°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
30
Patchy rain possible
13°
31
Moderate or heavy rain shower
14°

Temperatures trend during May in Christchurch City

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May weather in Christchurch City day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /7° 11.2 mm 4
2 May Overcast
Overcast
 17° /7° 0.7 mm 4
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /7° 0 mm 5
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /7° 0 mm 4
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /8° 0.3 mm 4
6 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /7° 0.7 mm 5
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /8° 1.7 mm 5
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /9° 3 mm 5
9 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /9° 3.1 mm 4
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 2.5 mm 4
11 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /5° 3.3 mm 4
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /4° 2 mm 4
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 0.1 mm 4
14 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /5° 2.9 mm 4
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /6° 0.1 mm 2
16 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 12° /7° 0 mm 0
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /6° 0 mm 4
18 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /6° 0 mm 4
19 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /6° 0 mm 4
20 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /6° 0 mm 4
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /6° 0 mm 4
22 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /9° 0 mm 5
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /8° 0 mm 4
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /10° 0 mm 5
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 1.2 mm 4
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 0.5 mm 3
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /3° 0 mm 4
28 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /6° 0 mm 4
29 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /6° 5 mm 4
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /7° 11.5 mm 4
31 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /7° 7.9 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Christchurch City in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Christchurch City forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Christchurch City in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Christchurch City during May?

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 18° and lows near 4°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Christchurch City during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 357.9 mm is expected in Christchurch City during May, occurring over more than 11 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Christchurch City during May?

The average wind speed in Christchurch City during May is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Christchurch City

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Christchurch Citys May weather 💧
Typically, Christchurch City has 11 rainy days in May with a total of 357.9 mm of rainfall.
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