What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in May?

In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura in May

Christchurch is the better pick in May — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura — May climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Kaikōura
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	13°C	14°C
Avg high / low	16° / 4°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	56 mm	84 mm
Rainy days	8	11
Humidity	81%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	18	18

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura in May — FAQ

Is May better in Christchurch or Kaikōura?: Christchurch is the better pick in May — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in May?: In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm.