Climate Insights for Alexandra

Central Otago District, Otago, New Zealand

Hottest
January
19°C peak
Coldest
July
-3°C low
Wettest
November
100mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alexandra is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 975mm 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from February to November, with around 124cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9° 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: 0° 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: 9° 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. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 15mm Jun Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 18mm Jul Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 26mm Aug Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 17mm Sep Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 19mm Oct Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Alexandra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 975mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 100mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 56mm. That's 44mm less than November, 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 November, with around 124cm accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Alexandra is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Alexandra, which began on March 20, 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. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 287mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 269mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 220mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Expect around 20cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 200mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Expect around 60cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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
9 °C
19 °C
14 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
84 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
16 °C
12 km/h
71 mm
2 cm
Apr
3 °C
12 °C
12 km/h
69 mm
4 cm
May
0 °C
8 °C
10 km/h
81 mm
15 cm
Jun
-2 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
62 mm
18 cm
Jul
-3 °C
3 °C
9 km/h
82 mm
26 cm
Aug
-2 °C
5 °C
9 km/h
56 mm
17 cm
Sep
0 °C
8 °C
12 km/h
89 mm
19 cm
Oct
2 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
98 mm
15 cm
Nov
5 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
100 mm
7 cm
Dec
7 °C
17 °C
15 km/h
92 mm
1 cm
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