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Cromwell Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Cromwell can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Cromwell. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in February to a chilly 3°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -4°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cromwell has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1103 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, December, sees around 116 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, July, still receives a respectable 71 mm of snow/rainfall.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Cromwell, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Forecast for Cromwell

Sun   Jan 12
19°C | 6°C
SE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
24°C | 7°C
SE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
23°C | 10°C
SE 3 m/s
0.7 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Cromwell in New Zealand

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Cromwell?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cromwell?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cromwell?
    December tops the wettest month list with 116 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cromwell?
    July is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cromwell?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 231 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.