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Lake Hayes Climate by Month

Lake Hayes experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Lake Hayes is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in February to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -4°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Lake Hayes has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1437 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Lake Hayes remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 141 mm over 12 days. In July, this drops slightly to 99 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, Lake Hayes serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (14 KM, 9 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Lake Hayes in New Zealand

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Lake Hayes?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lake Hayes?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lake Hayes?
    December tops the wettest month list with 141 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lake Hayes?
    July is the driest month with 99 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lake Hayes?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Lake Hayes

    Thu   Dec 12
    18°C | 10°C
    NW 14 km/h
    4.7 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    20°C | 11°C
    W 14 km/h
    1 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    21°C | 10°C
    W 18 km/h
    7.5 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain