Hanmer Springs weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Hanmer Springs in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Hanmer Springs generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Hanmer Springs in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hanmer Springs climate page with graphs.

 

Hanmer Springs, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Hanmer Springs in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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