Brightwater Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Brightwater varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Brightwater experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in February to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Brightwater has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1385 mm of rainfall annually. Precipitation levels in Brightwater remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 139 mm over 13 days. In February, this drops slightly to 89 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Brightwater serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 90%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Brightwater
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Brightwater in New Zealand
During the months of January and February 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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 89 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 268 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.