Climate Insights for Amberley

Hurunui District, Canterbury, New Zealand

Hottest
February
19°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
July
89mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Amberley is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 839mm of precipitation falls per year. Amberley receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Amberley 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 14° Feb Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 14° Mar Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13° Apr Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° May Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Jun Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Jul Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° Aug Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 6° Sep Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Nov Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° Dec Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Amberley sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 19°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°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: 68mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Amberley is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 839mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 89mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 51mm. That's 38mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Amberley is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h 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 Amberley, which began on September 23, 2026. Amberley 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 February at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 221mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 215mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 201mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 16°
Feb 16°
Mar 15°
Apr 13°
May 11°
Jun 9°
Jul 8°
Aug 8°
Sep 10°
Oct 11°
Nov 13°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Amberley is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amberley 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. 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
14 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
11 °C
14 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
10 °C
14 km/h
89 mm
1 cm
Aug
6 °C
11 °C
14 km/h
51 mm
1 cm
Sep Current
8 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
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