When is the best time to go to Riverton
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Riverton, 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 Riverton
Riverton weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Riverton 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 105mm | 5.8hrs | 16.5hrs | 13°C |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Riverton during the month of January
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 Riverton.
January is in the summer in Riverton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Riverton with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 70mm | 6.2hrs | 15.1hrs | 13°C |
February in Riverton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Riverton, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Riverton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Riverton with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Riverton weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 91mm | 4.6hrs | 13.5hrs | 13°C |
The weather in March in Riverton is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Riverton, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Riverton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Riverton with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 97mm | 3.8hrs | 11.9hrs | 12°C |
Riverton's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp 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 Riverton.
April is in the fall / autumn in Riverton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Riverton with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 105mm | 2.9hrs | 10.6hrs | 11°C |
May is a damp month in Riverton and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riverton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Riverton and is typically the 5th 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 May is the 5th driest month of the year in Riverton with around 105mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 91mm | 2.9hrs | 16.5hrs | 11°C |
June is a a little damp month in Riverton and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riverton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Riverton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Riverton with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 79mm | 3hrs | 15.1hrs | 10°C |
July in Riverton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riverton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Riverton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Riverton with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 65mm | 4.1hrs | 13.5hrs | 10°C |
The weather in August in Riverton is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 Riverton.
August is in the winter in Riverton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Riverton with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 81mm | 4.6hrs | 11.9hrs | 10°C |
Riverton's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
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 Riverton.
September is in the spring in Riverton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Riverton with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Riverton weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 88mm | 5.5hrs | 10.6hrs | 10°C |
October is a a little damp month in Riverton and the temperature is generally cool.
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 Riverton.
October is in the spring in Riverton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Riverton with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 71mm | 6.2hrs | 16.5hrs | 11°C |
November in Riverton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Riverton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Riverton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Riverton with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Riverton weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 90mm | 6.1hrs | 15.1hrs | 12°C |
December in Riverton is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Riverton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Riverton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Riverton with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Riverton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 65mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9°C 48.2°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 105mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 13.2°C 55.8°F |
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