Timaru weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Timaru, New Zealand in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Timaru averages 14°C by day and 5°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

May in Timaru averages a daytime high of 14°C and an overnight low of 5°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. Across the whole year Timaru sees roughly 752 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Timaru forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Timaru weather by month

what to expect in Timaru through the year

Here is Timaru's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Timaru by season.

Jan

21°

13°

Mild

Feb

21°

12°

Mild

Mar

19°

9°

Mild

Apr

17°

8°

Mild

May

14°

5°

Cool

Jun

11°

3°

Cool

Jul

11°

1°

Cool

Aug

12°

1°

Cool

Sep

15°

5°

Mild

Oct

16°

6°

Mild

Wettest

Nov

17°

8°

Mild

Dec

20°

11°

Mild

Common questions

How warm is Timaru in May?

Timaru averages a daytime high of 14°C in May, with overnight lows around 5°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.

Is May a good time to visit Timaru?

The most comfortable time to visit Timaru is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Does it rain a lot in Timaru in May?

The wettest month in Timaru is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 752 mm of precipitation.

Timaru in other months

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