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

In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.

Christchurch vs Wellington in May

Christchurch and Wellington are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air; Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Wellington — May climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Wellington
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	13°C	13°C
Avg high / low	16° / 4°	16° / 10°
Rainfall	56 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	8	11
Humidity	81%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	18	23

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

Christchurch vs Wellington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Christchurch or Wellington?: Christchurch and Wellington are nearly tied in May — 72 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air; Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Wellington in May?: In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.