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Peel Forest Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Peel Forest can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Peel Forest. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in January to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Peel Forest has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1169 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Peel Forest remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 123 mm over 13 days. In July, this drops slightly to 84 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

Peel Forest offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (6.5 hours daily) and June (4.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Forecast for Peel Forest

Mon   Jan 13
18°C | 5°C
SE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
16°C | 7°C
SE 4 m/s
1.3 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Wed   Jan 15
17°C | 8°C
E 2 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Peel Forest 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Peel Forest?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Peel Forest?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Peel Forest?
    December tops the wettest month list with 123 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Peel Forest?
    July is the driest month with 84 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Peel Forest?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 194 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.