When is the best time to go to Masterton
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Masterton, 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 Masterton
Masterton weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Masterton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 83mm | 7.7hrs | 15.8hrs |
The weather in January in Masterton is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Masterton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Masterton 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 Masterton with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Masterton weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 70mm | 7.3hrs | 14.7hrs |
February in Masterton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Masterton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Masterton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Masterton with around 70mm 2.8 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Masterton weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 103mm | 5.8hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Masterton is characteristically mild and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Masterton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Masterton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Masterton with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 100mm | 5.1hrs | 12hrs |
Masterton's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Masterton.
April is in the fall / autumn in Masterton 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 (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Masterton with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 140mm | 4hrs | 10.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Masterton and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masterton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Masterton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Masterton with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 145mm | 3.3hrs | 15.8hrs |
Masterton's weather in June is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masterton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Masterton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Masterton with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 157mm | 3.5hrs | 14.7hrs |
July in Masterton is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masterton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Masterton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Masterton with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 141mm | 3.9hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Masterton is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masterton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Masterton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Masterton with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 127mm | 4.7hrs | 12hrs |
Masterton's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masterton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Masterton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Masterton with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Masterton weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 110mm | 6.1hrs | 10.9hrs |
October is a damp month in Masterton and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Masterton.
October is in the spring in Masterton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Masterton with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Masterton weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 101mm | 6.7hrs | 15.8hrs |
The weather in November in Masterton is characteristically mild and damp.
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 Masterton.
November is in the spring in Masterton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Masterton 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Masterton weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 107mm | 6.9hrs | 14.7hrs |
December in Masterton is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Masterton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Masterton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Masterton with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Masterton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 70mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.7°C 51.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 157mm 6.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
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