Weather in Christchurch for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Christchurch at the beginning of May is 17.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 13 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Christchurch in May is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 68.6 mm of precipitation.
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Christchurch in May average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  16° | 2  19° | 3 18° | 4  18° | |||
| 5  18° | 6 17° | 7 16° | 8 19° | 9  16° | 10 14° | 11  14° |
| 12 13° | 13 13° | 14  13° | 15 13° | 16 14° | 17 16° | 18 15° |
| 19 13° | 20 12° | 21 13° | 22 13° | 23 13° | 24 11° | 25 12° |
| 26 12° | 27 13° | 28 13° | 29 13° | 30 13° | 31 15° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Christchurch
May weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Overcast | 16° /8° | 2.9 mm | 5 | |
| 2 May | Sunny | 19° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 3 May | Sunny | 18° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 4 May | Partly cloudy | 18° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 5 May | Patchy rain possible | 18° /9° | 0.5 mm | 5 | |
| 6 May | Overcast | 17° /8° | 0.9 mm | 5 | |
| 7 May | Sunny | 16° /7° | 0.9 mm | 5 | |
| 8 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /8° | 1.3 mm | 5 | |
| 9 May | Heavy rain at times | 16° /10° | 3.4 mm | 5 | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 14° /6° | 3.4 mm | 4 | |
| 11 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 14° /5° | 4.9 mm | 5 | |
| 12 May | Sunny | 13° /4° | 3 mm | 4 | |
| 13 May | Overcast | 13° /5° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 14 May | Cloudy | 13° /5° | 3.2 mm | 4 | |
| 15 May | Moderate rain at times | 13° /7° | 3.6 mm | 4 | |
| 16 May | Patchy rain possible | 14° /6° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 17 May | Overcast | 16° /6° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 18 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /6° | 0.8 mm | 5 | |
| 19 May | Partly cloudy | 13° /6° | 2.5 mm | 4 | |
| 20 May | Patchy rain possible | 12° /6° | 1.5 mm | 4 | |
| 21 May | Patchy rain possible | 13° /5° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| 22 May | Overcast | 13° /5° | 0.5 mm | 4 | |
| 23 May | Sunny | 13° /5° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 11° /4° | 0.7 mm | 4 | |
| 25 May | Overcast | 12° /4° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 26 May | Sunny | 12° /4° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 27 May | Sunny | 13° /5° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 28 May | Sunny | 13° /5° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 13° /5° | 5.8 mm | 4 | |
| 30 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 13° /7° | 14.3 mm | 4 | |
| 31 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /7° | 9.9 mm | 5 | |
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Christchurch in May - FAQ
What to pack to Christchurch in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Christchurch in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Christchurch, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
May rainfall patterns in Christchurch
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