Lyttelton Climate by Month
Temperatures in Lyttelton experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Lyttelton, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 4°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Lyttelton receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 654 mm annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Lyttelton enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 64 mm of precipitation, while in February, Lyttelton receives about 47 mm.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
Lyttelton can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Lyttelton ranges from 10°C in June to 16°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lyttelton.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Lyttelton ranges from 3°C in March to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Lyttelton 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.
June tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.
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