Weather in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand in May
In an average May, Christchurch sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 5°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 10°C to 18°C |
| Average low | 5°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 9°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
24°C
2013-05-12
Lowest
5°C
2009-05-10
Low
Highest
14°C
2023-05-03
Lowest
-2°C
1988-05-24
Feels-like
Highest
14°C
2023-05-03
Lowest
-7°C
2001-05-23
Humidity
Highest
13.1 g/m³
2021-05-09
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
2001-05-31
Wind
Highest
59 km/h
1999-05-16
Lowest
7 km/h
2001-05-03
Precip
Wettest
162 mm
2016
Driest
26 mm
2012
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