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Weather in Southland District for May 2026

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

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Southland District usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Southland District snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, May 2026 in Southland District is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.5 °C.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Southland District predicts a temperature of 12 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Southland District at the beginning of May is 11.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 8.6 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Southland District experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 93.6 mm.

Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/0°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
9 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
84 %
Avg humidity

Southland District Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Southland District

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May weather in Southland District day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 9° /1° 3.7 mm 0 cm
2 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Overcast
Overcast
 12° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
5 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Light rain
Light rain
 9° /1° 3.1 mm 0 cm
7 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /3° 10.4 mm 0 cm
8 May Light sleet showers
Light sleet showers
 12° /2° 21.8 mm 0.1 cm
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 5.8 mm 0 cm
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /0° 1.5 mm 0 cm
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-1° 1.6 mm 0 cm
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
13 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 12° /0° 1.6 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
18 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
19 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
20 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
23 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 11° /6° 14.4 mm 0 cm
24 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /5° 8.4 mm 0 cm
25 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /-3° 9 mm 0 cm
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
28 May Mist
Mist
 8° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
29 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 6° /-1° 7.8 mm 0 cm
30 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 7° /-3° 3.6 mm 0 cm
31 May Fog
Fog
 8° /1° 2.7 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Southland 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 Southland District forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Southland District in May - FAQ

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

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.

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

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Southland District during May, with a total of 93.6 mm spread over approximately 10 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Southland District in May 2026?

Southland District experiences an average snowfall of 3.22 cm during May, occurring over 3 days.

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

The average wind speed in Southland District during May is 9 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Southland District snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Southland District’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Southland District sees 3 snowy days during May, with approximately 3.2 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Southland District

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Southland Districts May weather 💧
Typically, Southland District has 10 rainy days in May with a total of 93.6 mm of rainfall.
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