Masterton weather in February (Wellington, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Masterton this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

For February, the weather in Masterton is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Masterton in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 189 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Masterton, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (66 KM, 41 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.

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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 Masterton, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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