Methven Weather in May

What's the weather like in Methven (Canterbury) in May 2024?

The climate in Methven during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Methven and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Methven weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Nightly temperature 2.2°C 36°F
Average temperature 7°C 44.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 12.8°C 55°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Methven with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Methven

Methven average temperature in May

May rainfall

Methven average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Methven average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Methven in May 2024.

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Methven weather stats

Methven weather statistics
Hottest month: January 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: June 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: February 7.2hrs
Coldest month: July 8°C 46.4°F
Wettest month: August 92mm 3.6ins
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