Climate Insights for Alexandra

Central Otago District, Otago, New Zealand

Hottest
January
19°C peak
Coldest
July
-3°C low
Wettest
October
110mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alexandra is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1018mm of precipitation falls per year. Alexandra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alexandra is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from February to December, with around 166cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Feb Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Mar Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Apr Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3° May Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Jun Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° Jul Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -3° Aug Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -2° Sep Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Oct Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° Nov Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Dec Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Alexandra vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 18mm Jun Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 20mm Jul Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 35mm Aug Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 21mm Sep Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 28mm Oct Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 24mm Nov Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 9mm Dec Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Alexandra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1018mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 110mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 56mm. That's 54mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from February to December, with around 166cm accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Alexandra is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Alexandra, which began on September 23, 2026. Alexandra is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 317mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 222mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 5°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 199mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Expect around 76cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alexandra based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
97 mm
1 cm
Feb
8 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
81 mm
1 cm
Mar
6 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
71 mm
2 cm
Apr
3 °C
12 °C
7 km/h
70 mm
5 cm
May
1 °C
8 °C
7 km/h
81 mm
18 cm
Jun
-2 °C
4 °C
6 km/h
59 mm
20 cm
Jul
-3 °C
3 °C
6 km/h
84 mm
35 cm
Aug
-2 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
56 mm
21 cm
Sep Current
0 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
103 mm
28 cm
Oct
2 °C
12 °C
8 km/h
110 mm
24 cm
Nov
5 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
104 mm
9 cm
Dec
7 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
101 mm
1 cm
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