Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). May is too cold for swimming in Canterbury Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.
Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.
No, May is too cold for swimming in Canterbury Region for any length of time, with the sea water at 14°C (57°F), unless you have a wetsuit.
More about May sea temperatures.
The average day light hours per day in Canterbury Region in May are 9.7. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.5hrs.
More about May sunshine.
The days in May are shorter than the previous month and days continue to get slightly shorter into June. May has fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop into June. During May the average day light hours are 9.7 per day in Canterbury Region. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.5hrs.
The ultraviolet index in Canterbury Region in May is typically 1.9 during May. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Canterbury Region in May is 13.7°C (56.7°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
