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The best time to visit Masterton

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Masterton 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.

Masterton is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in July (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1273 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 Masterton forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Masterton weather by month

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

Here is Masterton'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 Masterton by season.

Jan
22°
13°
Warm
Feb
22°
13°
Warm
Mar
20°
11°
Mild
Apr
18°
10°
Mild
May
15°
7°
Mild
Jun
12°
5°
Cool
Jul
12°
4°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
13°
4°
Cool
Sep
14°
6°
Cool
Oct
17°
8°
Mild
Nov
18°
10°
Mild
Dec
20°
12°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Masterton?
The most comfortable time to visit Masterton 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 Masterton?
January is the warmest month in Masterton, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Masterton?
July is the coldest month in Masterton, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Masterton?
The wettest month in Masterton is usually July, out of roughly 1273 mm of precipitation across the year.

Masterton month by month