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Weather in Timaru for May 2027

Your guide to Timaru weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Timaru typically experiences moderate snowfall in May, with an average of 10 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Timaru at the beginning of May is 4.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 1.8 °C by the end of May.

    • More

  • Is May a good time to visit Timaru? check out the best time to travel to Timaru page.

Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
5
Rainy days
Average snowy days
10
Snow days
Average temperatures
3°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Timaru Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Timaru

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Timaru day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light rain
Light rain
 3° /-2° 9 mm 7.2 cm
2 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 4° /-1° 22.5 mm 0 cm
3 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 4° /-1° 31.3 mm 0 cm
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /-1° 2.3 mm 0 cm
5 May Light rain
Light rain
 6° /-2° 4.5 mm 0 cm
6 May Light rain
Light rain
 4° /-3° 8.8 mm 0.1 cm
7 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 5° /-1° 46.6 mm 0.2 cm
8 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 5° /0° 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° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-3° 1.2 mm 0 cm
14 May Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-4° 3.4 mm 1.5 cm
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-4° 1.3 mm 0.8 cm
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
17 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-3° 10.3 mm 2.5 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-3° 35.6 mm 23.4 cm
19 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-4° 17.1 mm 13.8 cm
20 May Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 2.3 mm 1.2 cm
21 May Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-2° 14.5 mm 4.9 cm
22 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-4° 3 mm 0 cm
23 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
25 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-4° 7.6 mm 5 cm
26 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-2° 31.4 mm 6.1 cm
27 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-2° 18.5 mm 6 cm
28 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 2° /-3° 10.3 mm 6.5 cm
29 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 2° /-2° 35.5 mm 3 cm
30 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-4° 22.2 mm 11 cm
31 May Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-3° 35 mm 4.4 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Timaru 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 forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Timaru in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Timaru 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 during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 504.7 mm is expected in Timaru during May, occurring over more than 5 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Timaru in May 2027?
Timaru experiences an average snowfall of 107.6 cm during May, occurring over 10 days.

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

Timaru snow forecast May 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Timaru’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Timaru sees 10 snowy days during May, with approximately 107.6 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Timaru

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Timarus May weather 💧
Typically, Timaru has 5 rainy days in May with a total of 504.7 mm of rainfall.
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