Christchurch weather in May 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 57°F in Christchurch, New Zealand in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 4 hours of sunshine per day on average with 11 days with some rainfall and typically 2.3 inches of rainfall in the month.
- 57°F max day temperature
57 - 4 hours of sunshine per day
- 11 days with some rainfall
11 - 41°F min night temperature
41 - 10 hours of daylight per day
10 - No heat & humidity
0 - 2.3 inches of monthly rainfall
2.3 - 2 (Low) UV index
2 - 54°F sea temperature
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The May weather guide for New Zealand (Christchurch) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How warm is it in Christchurch in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 57°F in Christchurch in May, falling to 46°F at night.
How sunny is it in Christchurch in May?
There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Christchurch in May - that's 40% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Christchurch in May?
The average sea temperature around Christchurch in May is 57°F.
Does it rain in Christchurch in May?
There are usually 14 days with some rain in Christchurch in May and the average monthly rainfall is 4.9 inches.
Christchurch May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Christchurch in May 2026. Select a month to view Christchurch sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2026 | 07:21 | 17:32 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 07:37 | 17:14 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 07:51 | 17:03 |
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