When is the best time to go to Kingston
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kingston, 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.
Average temperatures in Kingston
Kingston weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kingston 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 89mm | 7.3hrs | 16.4hrs |
January in Kingston is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kingston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kingston with around 89mm 3.5 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 61mm | 7.1hrs | 15hrs |
February in Kingston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kingston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kingston with around 61mm 2.4 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Kingston weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 92mm | 5.7hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in March in Kingston is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kingston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kingston with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 79mm | 4.4hrs | 11.9hrs |
Kingston's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kingston.
April is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 79mm 3.1 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 91mm | 2.9hrs | 10.6hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Kingston and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 91mm 3.6 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 87mm | 2.6hrs | 16.4hrs |
Kingston's weather in June is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 77mm | 2.5hrs | 15hrs |
July in Kingston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 77mm 3 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 82mm | 3.7hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in August in Kingston is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 92mm | 4.9hrs | 11.9hrs |
Kingston's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kingston 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Kingston weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 101mm | 5.8hrs | 10.6hrs |
October is a damp month in Kingston and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 77mm | 6.8hrs | 16.4hrs |
The climate in Kingston during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kingston.
November is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 77mm 3 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Kingston weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 90mm | 7.2hrs | 15hrs |
December in Kingston is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kingston, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 90mm 3.5 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kingston weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 61mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 4.3°C 39.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 101mm 4ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
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