Climate Insights for Brightwater

Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand

Hottest
January
21°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
July
138mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Brightwater is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1402mm of precipitation falls per year. Brightwater receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brightwater 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 2°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Feb Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11° Mar Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° May Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 5° Jun Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3° Jul Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 2° Aug Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3° Sep Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Dec Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Brightwater sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 21°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°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: 89mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Brightwater is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1402mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 138mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 89mm. That's 49mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Brightwater 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 October, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/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 Brightwater, which began on March 20, 2026. Brightwater 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 349mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 321mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 363mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 369mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/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 15°
Mar 14°
Apr 11°
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct 10°
Nov 12°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Brightwater is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°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 Brightwater 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
12 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
May
5 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
103 mm
1 cm
Jul
2 °C
10 °C
11 km/h
138 mm
1 cm
Aug
3 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
128 mm
1 cm
Sep
4 °C
13 °C
14 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
17 °C
14 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
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