The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Hastings.
Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. January is the warmest month with daytime highs of 24°C (75°F), while July is the coolest at 14°C (57°F).
With around 860 mm (34 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. July is the wettest month and May the driest. It also has warm summers and mild winters. The most sunshine falls in December, with an average of 7.8 hours of daily sunshine.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hastings - and find the best time to visit.
The weather in Hastings changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in January to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in January to around 6°C (43°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Generally, Hastings has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 860 mm (34 in) of rainfall annually. Precipitation levels in Hastings remain relatively steady throughout the year. July has the most rain, with 92 mm (3.6 in) over 12 days. In the driest month May, this drops slightly to 62 mm (2.4 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Hastings Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Hastings serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hastings.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 79%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Hastings. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Hastings has warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 14°C (57°F) in July to 24°C (75°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 6°C (43°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Annual rainfall is around 860 mm (34 in). July is the wettest month with 92 mm (3.6 in), while May is the driest with 62 mm (2.4 in).
Hastings receives around 2,255 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 235 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 133 hours. Overall, Hastings enjoys abundant sunshine.
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