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The best time to visit Hastings

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

Short answer

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

Hastings is warmest in December (highs near 24°C) and coldest in August (lows around 5°C), with roughly 973 mm of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

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

Hastings weather by month

what to expect in Hastings through the year

Here is Hastings'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 Hastings by season.

Jan
23°
16°
Warm
Feb
23°
15°
Warm
Mar
21°
12°
Mild
Apr
19°
11°
Mild
May
16°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Wettest
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
17°
Mild
Oct
19°
Mild
Nov
20°
11°
Mild
Dec
24°
15°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Hastings?
The most comfortable time to visit Hastings is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Hastings?
December is the warmest month in Hastings, averaging highs near 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Hastings?
August is the coldest month in Hastings, with lows around 5°C.
When is the rainy season in Hastings?
The wettest month in Hastings is usually June, out of roughly 973 mm of precipitation across the year.

Hastings month by month