Weather in Christchurch in May
In an average May, Christchurch sees a daily high around 13°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 13°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 16°C |
| Average low | 9°C |
| Typical low range | 6°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
20°C
2021-05-09
Lowest
7°C
2009-05-20
Low
Highest
16°C
2023-05-02
Lowest
0°C
2026-05-20
Feels-like
Highest
16°C
2023-05-02
Lowest
-5°C
1988-05-21
Humidity
Highest
12.3 g/m³
2021-05-09
Lowest
3.8 g/m³
2001-05-22
Wind
Highest
54 km/h
2016-05-16
Lowest
7 km/h
2002-05-16
Gust
Highest
91 km/h
1982-05-22
Lowest
12 km/h
2014-05-31
Precip
Wettest
151 mm
2010
Driest
17 mm
2015
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