Weather in Timaru in may 2024

The weather in Timaru in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

very bad weather 1636.6cm

Weather at 6am
34°F

Snow showers

27%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Fog

10%

Weather at 12pm
45°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Snow showers

16%

Moderate rain at times

9%

Weather at 6pm
38°F

Clear/Sunny

27%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Fog

13%

Weather at 3am
34°F

Snow showers

40%

Clear/Sunny

31%

Partly Cloudy

14%

Fog

6%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Timaru in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Timaru in may.


The climate of Timaru in may is very bad

the weather in Timaru in may is wet (with 15.8in of precipitation over 12 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 12.7in of precipitation over 10 days.

The climate is rather cold there the month of may. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Timaru is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Timaru in may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 48% of the month.

Day length in Timaru in may is 09:34. The sun rises at 08:44 and sunset is at 18:18.



May: another location in New Zealand?

If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Timaru:

In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.

Finally, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Akaroa, Castlepoint and Haast have a tolerable climate, but better than Timaru.

more information about New Zealand's weather in may



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Timaru in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 47°F
Lowest temperature 34°F
Highest record temperature 65°F
(2011)
Lowest record temperature 14°F
(2013)
Number of days at +65°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at -32°F 15 day(s)
(48%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 55°F
Lowest sea temperature 53°F
Highest sea temperature 57°F
Wind
Wind speed 15km/h
Wind temperature 29°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 15.8in
Number of days with rainfall 12 day(s)
(37%)
Record daily rainfall 7.9in
(2009)
Snowfall 1636.6cm
Other climate data
Humidity 89%
Visibility 7.81km
Cloud cover 43%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 9
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 08:44
Time of sunset 18:18
Length of day 09:34
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad


How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Timaru in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 47°F
02-05-2023
Heavy rain
43°F to 52°F
03-05-2023
Moderate or heavy sleet
40°F to 45°F
04-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 49°F
05-05-2023
Light rain shower
40°F to 49°F
06-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 45°F
07-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 47°F
08-05-2023
Moderate rain
43°F to 50°F
09-05-2023
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
41°F to 47°F
10-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
27°F to 36°F
11-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
20°F to 25°F
12-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 40°F
13-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
25°F to 38°F
14-05-2023
Moderate or heavy sleet
34°F to 40°F
15-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 38°F
16-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
25°F to 32°F
17-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 34°F
18-05-2023
Heavy snow
31°F to 40°F
19-05-2023
Heavy snow
31°F to 38°F
20-05-2023
Fog
31°F to 38°F
21-05-2023
Heavy snow
29°F to 38°F
22-05-2023
Moderate snow
25°F to 38°F
23-05-2023
Mist
27°F to 32°F
24-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 38°F
25-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
27°F to 34°F
26-05-2023
Blizzard
32°F to 36°F
27-05-2023
Heavy snow
34°F to 38°F
28-05-2023
Cloudy
34°F to 36°F
29-05-2023
Heavy rain
36°F to 47°F
30-05-2023
Heavy snow
29°F to 38°F
31-05-2023
Heavy snow
25°F to 38°F

Map: other cities in New Zealand in may

Cities near Timaru:

McKenzie Beach in mayvery bad weather
Ashburton in maytolerable weather
Lake Tekapo in mayvery bad weather
Oamaru in maybad weather
Moeraki Boulders in maybad weather
Lake Ohau in mayvery bad weather
Saint Bathans in mayvery bad weather
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in mayvery bad weather
Franz Josef / Waiau in mayvery bad weather
Christchurch in maytolerable weather
Akaroa in maytolerable weather
Otago Peninsula in maybad weather
New Zealand in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

Legend: Timaru perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Timaru in may:

Weather data for Timaru for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Timaru. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Timaru can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Timaru.


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