Lyttelton weather in February (New Zealand)

Is Lyttelton a good destination in February, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Lyttelton during February is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During February, you’ll experience the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 21°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Lyttelton in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Past climate data indicates that roughly 8 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 196 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lyttelton climate page with graphs.

 

Lyttelton, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lyttelton, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lyttelton.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.