Leeston Weather in February

What's the weather like in Leeston (Canterbury) in February 2024?

The climate in Leeston during February can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

February is in the summer in Leeston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Leeston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.5°C 72.4°F
Nightly temperature 11°C 51.7°F
Average temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 46 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 15.3°C 59.6°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

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.

February temperatures in Leeston

Leeston average temperature in February

February rainfall

Leeston average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Leeston average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Leeston in February 2024.

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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
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