Ashburton Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Ashburton, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in January to a chilly 11°C (52°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in January to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ashburton has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 833 mm (33 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Ashburton remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 80 mm (3.1 in) over 10 days. In the driest month March, this drops slightly to 61 mm (2.4 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Ashburton Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Ashburton offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (6.5 hours daily) and June (4.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 86%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year