When is the best time to go to Hastings

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hastings, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Hastings weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hastings are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Hastings January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 47mm 8.1hrs 15.6hrs

The climate in Hastings during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hastings, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Hastings and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Hastings with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in January »

February

Hastings February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 58mm 7.5hrs 14.6hrs

February in Hastings is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hastings, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Hastings and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hastings with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in February »

March

Hastings March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 79mm 6.5hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in March in Hastings is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Hastings.

March is in the fall / autumn in Hastings and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hastings with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in March »

April

Hastings April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 68mm 6hrs 12hrs

Hastings's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hastings.

April is in the fall / autumn in Hastings and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hastings with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in April »

May

Hastings May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 66mm 5.3hrs 11hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Hastings and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hastings.

May is in the fall / autumn in Hastings and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hastings with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in May »

June

Hastings June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 92mm 4.3hrs 15.6hrs

June in Hastings is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hastings for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Hastings and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hastings with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in June »

July

Hastings July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 86mm 4.7hrs 14.6hrs

July in Hastings is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hastings for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Hastings and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hastings with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in July »

August

Hastings August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 80mm 5.1hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in August in Hastings is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hastings for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Hastings and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hastings with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in August »

September

Hastings September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 64mm 5.9hrs 12hrs

Hastings's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hastings for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Hastings and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hastings with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in September »

October

Hastings October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 49mm 7.1hrs 11hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Hastings and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Hastings.

October is in the spring in Hastings and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hastings with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in October »

November

Hastings November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 45mm 7.6hrs 15.6hrs

The climate in Hastings during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hastings, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Hastings and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hastings with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in November »

December

Hastings December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 68mm 7.5hrs 14.6hrs

December in Hastings is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Hastings.

December is in the summer in Hastings and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hastings with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Hastings weather in December »

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Hastings weather stats

Hastings weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.9°C 75°F
Driest month: November 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: January 8.1hrs
Coldest month: July 13.4°C 56.1°F
Wettest month: June 92mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: February 19.2°C 66.6°F
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