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The temperatures in Canterbury in May are usually low and can range between 10°C and 14°C.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Canterbury during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Canterbury in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Canterbury in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Canterbury before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 4° | 8 | 19 | 4 | 72 mm | Awful | Canterbury in January |
| February | 7° / 4° | 7 | 17 | 4 | 57 mm | Awful | Canterbury in February |
| March | 9° / 5° | 6 | 24 | 1 | 45 mm | Ok | Canterbury in March |
| April | 11° / 7° | 3 | 26 | 1 | 38 mm | Ok | Canterbury in April |
| May | 14° / 10° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 51 mm | Good | Canterbury in May |
| June | 17° / 13° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 67 mm | Good | Canterbury in June |
| July | 19° / 15° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 67 mm | Good | Canterbury in July |
| August | 19° / 15° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 73 mm | Good | Canterbury in August |
| September | 18° / 14° | 3 | 27 | 0 | 48 mm | Good | Canterbury in September |
| October | 15° / 12° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 83 mm | Good | Canterbury in October |
| November | 11° / 8° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 83 mm | Bad | Canterbury in November |
| December | 8° / 6° | 8 | 21 | 2 | 83 mm | Awful | Canterbury in December |