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

In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.

Christchurch vs Sydney in May

Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Sydney — May climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Sydney
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	13°C	19°C
Avg high / low	16° / 4°	20° / 14°
Rainfall	56 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	81%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	18	46

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

Christchurch vs Sydney in May — FAQ

Is May better in Christchurch or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Sydney in May?: In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.