When is the best time to go to Leeston

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Leeston, 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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Leeston weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Leeston 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

Leeston January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 49mm 7.4hrs 16.2hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Leeston during the month of January

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

January is in the summer in Leeston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Leeston with around 49mm 1.9 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Leeston February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 46mm 7.1hrs 14.9hrs

February in Leeston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the summer in Leeston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Leeston with around 46mm 1.8 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in February »

March

Leeston March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 54mm 5.6hrs 13.4hrs

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Leeston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Leeston with around 54mm 2.1 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in March »

April

Leeston April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 56mm 5.6hrs 11.9hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Leeston, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Leeston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Leeston with around 56mm 2.2 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in April »

May

Leeston May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 58mm 4.5hrs 10.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Leeston and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Leeston.

May is in the fall / autumn in Leeston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Leeston with around 58mm 2.3 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in May »

June

Leeston June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 53mm 4.4hrs 16.2hrs

June in Leeston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Leeston.

June is in the winter in Leeston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Leeston with around 53mm 2.1 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in June »

July

Leeston July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 64mm 4.2hrs 14.9hrs

July in Leeston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

July is in the winter in Leeston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Leeston 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in July »

August

Leeston August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 65mm 5.1hrs 13.4hrs

The weather in August in Leeston is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the winter in Leeston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Leeston with around 65mm 2.6 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in August »

September

Leeston September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 37mm 5.6hrs 11.9hrs

Leeston's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Leeston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Leeston with around 37mm 1.4 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in September »

October

Leeston October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 47mm 6.7hrs 10.8hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Leeston, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Leeston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Leeston with around 47mm 1.8 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in October »

November

Leeston November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 52mm 7.1hrs 16.2hrs

The climate in Leeston during November can be summarized as 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 Leeston.

November is in the spring in Leeston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Leeston with around 52mm 2 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.

Leeston weather in November »

December

Leeston December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 49mm 7.3hrs 14.9hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Leeston and is typically the 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Leeston with around 49mm 1.9 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeston weather in December »

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Leeston weather stats

Leeston weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: September 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: February 7.1hrs
Coldest month: July 10.5°C 50.9°F
Wettest month: August 65mm 2.6ins
Warmest sea: February 15.3°C 59.5°F
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