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The best time to visit Hillsborough

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

Short answer

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

Hillsborough is warmest in February (highs near 23°C) and coldest in July (lows around 8°C), with roughly 1239 mm of precipitation across the year and July 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 Hillsborough forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Hillsborough weather by month

what to expect in Hillsborough through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Hillsborough'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 Hillsborough by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Feb
23°
17°
Warm
Mar
22°
15°
Warm
Apr
20°
14°
Mild
May
17°
12°
Mild
Jun
16°
10°
Mild
Jul
13°
8°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
15°
8°
Mild
Sep
15°
10°
Mild
Oct
16°
11°
Mild
Nov
18°
12°
Mild
Dec
21°
15°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Hillsborough?
The most comfortable time to visit Hillsborough is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Hillsborough?
February is the warmest month in Hillsborough, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Hillsborough?
July is the coldest month in Hillsborough, with lows around 8°C.
When is the rainy season in Hillsborough?
The wettest month in Hillsborough is usually July, out of roughly 1239 mm of precipitation across the year.

Hillsborough month by month