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The best time to visit Carterton

Month-by-month climate averages for Carterton, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Carterton is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Carterton is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in August (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1397 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and October.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Carterton forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Carterton weather by month

what to expect in Carterton through the year

Here is Carterton's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Carterton by season.

Jan
22°
13°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
21°
13°
Mild
Mar
19°
10°
Mild
Apr
18°
10°
Mild
May
15°
Mild
Jun
13°
Cool
Jul
12°
Cool
Aug
12°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
16°
Mild
Nov
18°
Mild
Dec
21°
12°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Carterton?
The most comfortable time to visit Carterton is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Carterton?
January is the warmest month in Carterton, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Carterton?
August is the coldest month in Carterton, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Carterton?
The wettest month in Carterton is usually January, out of roughly 1397 mm of precipitation across the year.

Carterton month by month