Climate Insights for Burnham

Selwyn District, Canterbury, New Zealand

Hottest
January
23°C peak
Coldest
July
4°C low
Wettest
July
70mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Burnham is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 612mm of precipitation falls per year. Burnham receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burnham 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 4°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Feb Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Mar Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Apr Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° May Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 7° Jun Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Jul Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Aug Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 5° Sep Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Nov Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Dec Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Burnham sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°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 3°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: 46mm Feb Precipitation: 46mm Mar Precipitation: 46mm Apr Precipitation: 54mm May Precipitation: 53mm Jun Precipitation: 49mm Jul Precipitation: 70mm Aug Precipitation: 44mm Sep Precipitation: 43mm Oct Precipitation: 47mm Nov Precipitation: 55mm Dec Precipitation: 58mm
Precipitation

Burnham is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 612mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 70mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 43mm. That's 27mm 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 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Burnham is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

90 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Burnham, which began on March 20, 2026. Burnham 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 145mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 150mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 164mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 18°
Mar 16°
Apr 13°
May 10°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 10°
Oct 12°
Nov 15°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Burnham is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burnham 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
23 °C
24 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
23 °C
23 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
21 °C
23 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
18 °C
22 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
15 °C
21 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
11 °C
21 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
13 °C
20 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
15 °C
23 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
17 °C
24 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
20 °C
23 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
22 °C
24 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
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