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

In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 49 mm.

Christchurch vs Melbourne in May

Melbourne is the better pick in May — 79 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Melbourne — May climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Melbourne
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	13°C	15°C
Avg high / low	16° / 4°	18° / 9°
Rainfall	56 mm	49 mm
Rainy days	8	8
Humidity	81%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	18	36

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

Christchurch vs Melbourne in May — FAQ

Is May better in Christchurch or Melbourne?: Melbourne is the better pick in May — 79 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Melbourne in May?: In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 49 mm.