Ashburton Climate by Month
The temperature in Ashburton varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Ashburton, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in January to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Ashburton has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 833 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Ashburton remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 80 mm over 10 days. In March, this drops slightly to 61 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ashburton.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Ashburton in New Zealand
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 194 hours of sunshine.
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