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Weather in Timaru for May 2026

Your guide to Timaru weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Timaru during May, with an average of 20 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Timaru at the beginning of May is 4.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 1.6 °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 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
Moderate or heavy rain shower
4°
4
Moderate rain at times
6°
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
7°
6
Patchy rain possible
4°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
8
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
4°
10
Light freezing rain
4°
11
Cloudy
2°
12
Partly cloudy
5°
13
Partly cloudy
4°
14
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
15
Cloudy
4°
16
Partly cloudy
4°
17
Light freezing rain
3°
18
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
19
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
20
Patchy moderate snow
3°
21
Patchy moderate snow
2°
22
Light freezing rain
3°
23
Cloudy
3°
24
Partly cloudy
3°
25
Light freezing rain
1°
26
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
27
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
28
Patchy rain possible
2°
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

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 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-2° 11.9 mm 9.6 cm
2 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 4° /-2° 30 mm 0.1 cm
3 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 4° /-1° 41.7 mm 0 cm
4 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 6° /-2° 3 mm 0 cm
5 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 7° /-2° 6 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-3° 3.7 mm 0 cm
7 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /-2° 9.5 mm 0.3 cm
8 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /-1° 48.6 mm 1.4 cm
9 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 4° /-4° 67.7 mm 1.5 cm
10 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 4° /-6° 4.3 mm 0.9 cm
11 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-5° 0.8 mm 0.5 cm
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-4° 1.6 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 Cloudy
Cloudy
 4° /-5° 1.7 mm 1 cm
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
17 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-4° 13.7 mm 3.4 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-3° 47.4 mm 31.1 cm
19 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-4° 22.7 mm 18.4 cm
20 May Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 3° /-3° 2.9 mm 1.6 cm
21 May Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 2° /-4° 3 mm 1.9 cm
22 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-6° 0.1 mm 0 cm
23 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
25 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-4° 10.1 mm 6.7 cm
26 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-3° 41.6 mm 8.1 cm
27 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-3° 23.8 mm 7.9 cm
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-4° 13.8 mm 8.6 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 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 500 mm is expected in Timaru during May, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Timaru in May 2026?
Timaru experiences an average snowfall of 129.427 cm during May, occurring over 20 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 2026

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