Weather · Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch Weather in May

May in Christchurch averages 15°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 69mm of rain. That makes it not the easiest month, weather-wise.

Avg high

15°C

59°F

Avg low

8°C

46°F

Rainfall

69mm

#5 wettest of 12

What to pack

Layers, plus a jacket for mornings and nights. Rain is unlikely to interrupt your plans.

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