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Weather in Timaru District for May 2026

Your guide to Timaru District weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Timaru District during May, with an average of 20 snowy days.
    According to Timaru District snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Timaru District is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.5 °C.

  • The forecast for the coming days of May 2026 predicts a temperature of 11.8 °C , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Timaru District at the beginning of May is 4.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 6.4 °C by the end of May.

Average dry days
5
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
20
Snow days
Average temperatures
3°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
87 %
Avg humidity

Timaru District Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
4°
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
4°
3
Sunny
4°
4
Moderate rain at times
6°
5
Partly cloudy
6°
6
Patchy rain possible
4°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
8
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
9
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
10
Light freezing rain
3°
11
Cloudy
1°
12
Partly cloudy
4°
13
Partly cloudy
4°
14
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
15
Patchy rain possible
12°
16
Sunny
12°
17
Sunny
12°
18
Sunny
11°
19
Sunny
13°
20
Sunny
15°
21
Sunny
14°
22
Patchy rain possible
11°
23
Partly cloudy
12°
24
Partly cloudy
12°
25
Partly cloudy
12°
26
Patchy rain possible
11°
27
Patchy rain possible
9°
28
Sunny
9°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
2°
30
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
31
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2°

Temperatures trend during May in Timaru District

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May weather in Timaru District day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-2° 9 mm 7.2 cm
2 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 4° /-2° 22.5 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-1° 31.3 mm 0 cm
4 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 6° /-1° 2.3 mm 0 cm
5 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-2° 4.5 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-3° 8.8 mm 0.1 cm
7 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /-1° 46.6 mm 0.2 cm
8 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /-1° 64.8 mm 2.1 cm
9 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-3° 60 mm 5.6 cm
10 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-5° 5.2 mm 1.9 cm
11 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-5° 0.6 mm 0.4 cm
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-4° 1.2 mm 0 cm
14 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-5° 4.5 mm 1.9 cm
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /6° 0.3 mm 0 cm
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
18 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
19 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
20 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /8° 1.3 mm 0 cm
23 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
25 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
28 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
29 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 2° /-3° 47.3 mm 4 cm
30 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-6° 29.6 mm 14.7 cm
31 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-5° 8.6 mm 5.9 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Timaru District 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 Timaru District forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Timaru District in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Timaru District during May?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Timaru District during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 500 mm is expected in Timaru District during May, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Timaru District in May 2026?

Timaru District experiences an average snowfall of 129.427 cm during May, occurring over 20 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Timaru District during May?

The average wind speed in Timaru District during May is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Timaru District snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Timaru District’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Timaru District sees 20 snowy days during May, with approximately 129.4 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Timaru District

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Timaru Districts May weather 💧
Typically, Timaru District has 6 rainy days in May with a total of 500 mm of rainfall.
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