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

In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm.

Christchurch vs Nelson in May

Christchurch and Nelson are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Nelson — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	69/100 (C)
Feels-like high	13°C	16°C
Avg high / low	16° / 4°	17° / 7°
Rainfall	56 mm	148 mm
Rainy days	8	12
Humidity	81%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	18	17

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

Month by month

Christchurch 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, a little rain, clean air · best January72
Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best January69

Christchurch vs Nelson in May — FAQ

Is May better in Christchurch or Nelson?: Christchurch and Nelson are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Nelson in May?: In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Nelson averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm.