Ashburton in May
6.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
9Rainy days (53 mm)
9:27 hDaylight
07:46Sunrise · 17:13 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 13°C | 59 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| February | 21°C | 13°C | 51 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| March | 20°C | 11°C | 51 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 17°C | 9°C | 59 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 14°C | 6°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 11°C | 4°C | 58 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.2 |
| July | 11°C | 3°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.2 |
| August | 12°C | 4°C | 57 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.3 |
| September | 14°C | 6°C | 48 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| October | 16°C | 8°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 18°C | 9°C | 66 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 20°C | 12°C | 66 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ashburton in May?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Ashburton?
The best months are February, January, March.