Ashburton weather in February (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Ashburton this February? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Ashburton during February, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is typically considered a summer month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Ashburton in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ashburton climate page with graphs.

 

Ashburton, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ashburton, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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