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Weather in Timaru for May 2025

Your guide to Timaru weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Timaru in May is quite snowy, averaging 14 snowy days.
    According to Timaru snow forecast for May 2025, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Timaru predicts temperatures to be around 14 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Timaru at the beginning of May is 14 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 1.7 °C by the end of May.

Average dry days
8
Dry days
Average rainy days
9
Rainy days
Average snowy days
14
Snow days
Average temperatures
3°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
86 %
Avg humidity

Timaru Weather May

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

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May weather day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 8° /7° 25.6 mm 0 cm
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /6° 0.1 mm 0 cm
3 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /6° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /9° 1.2 mm 0 cm
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 18° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
8 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
9 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /9° 0.1 mm 0 cm
10 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
12 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 1 mm 0 cm
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 4° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
17 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-4° 0.6 mm 0 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-3° 57.4 mm 44.7 cm
19 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-2° 29.6 mm 24.4 cm
20 May Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 2° /-2° 4.4 mm 2.4 cm
21 May Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 1° /-4° 4.6 mm 2.9 cm
22 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-6° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
23 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
25 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-5° 0.9 mm 0.1 cm
26 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-3° 45.7 mm 12.2 cm
27 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-3° 35.6 mm 11.8 cm
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 1° /-4° 2.8 mm 0 cm
29 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 3° /-3° 66.1 mm 2.4 cm
30 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-6° 40.2 mm 19.1 cm
31 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-4° 8.8 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.

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 593.3 mm is expected in Timaru during May, occurring over more than 9 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Timaru in May 2025?
Timaru experiences an average snowfall of 144.83 cm during May, occurring over 14 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 2025

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