Climate Comparison

Christchurch vs Melbourne in May

How the climate for Christchurch and Melbourne typically compares in May.

Christchurch versus Melbourne weather metrics for May
Climate MetricChristchurchNew ZealandMelbourneAustralia
Overall score83/10086/100
Avg high temp60°F61°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days87
Sunshine7.2h7.7h

Annual Comparison

  • Christchurch
  • Melbourne

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60°61°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60°61°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.00.51.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.60.4

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.17.7

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%

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