Rolleston in May

6.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 15°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
8Rainy days (50 mm)
9:29 hDaylight
07:42Sunrise · 17:11 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 15°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

23° 13° J 23° 12° F 21° 11° M 18° 8° A 15° 6° M 12° 3° J 11° 2° J 13° 4° A 15° 5° S 17° 7° O 19° 9° N 21° 11° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 23°C13°C53 mm 8– – 8.0
February 23°C12°C41 mm 6– – 8.2
March 21°C11°C44 mm 7– – 8.0
April 18°C8°C51 mm 8– – 7.3
May 15°C6°C50 mm 8– – 6.9
June 12°C3°C58 mm 9– – 6.3
July 11°C2°C53 mm 8– – 6.2
August 13°C4°C54 mm 10– – 6.3
September 15°C5°C49 mm 9– – 6.7
October 17°C7°C57 mm 11– – 6.9
November 19°C9°C57 mm 10– – 7.4
December 21°C11°C59 mm 10– – 7.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Rolleston in May?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Rolleston?

The best months are February, January, March, December.