Climate Insights for Dannevirke

, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Hottest
February
21°C peak
Coldest
August
5°C low
Wettest
September
117mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dannevirke is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1112mm of precipitation falls per year. Dannevirke receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dannevirke 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 August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Feb Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Mar Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Apr Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° May Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Jun Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Jul Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5° Aug Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Sep Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 7° Oct Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Nov Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Dec Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Dannevirke sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 21°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°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: 76mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dannevirke is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1112mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 117mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 76mm. That's 41mm less than September, 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: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Dannevirke is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Dannevirke, which began on March 20, 2026. Dannevirke 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 316mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 255mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 278mm for the season, averaging 93mm 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 17°
Feb 17°
Mar 15°
Apr 12°
May 10°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct 11°
Nov 13°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Dannevirke is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°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 Dannevirke 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
13 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
21 °C
21 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
19 °C
20 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
14 °C
20 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
11 °C
21 km/h
99 mm
1 cm
Aug
5 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
94 mm
1 cm
Sep
7 °C
13 °C
25 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
17 °C
23 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
19 °C
22 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
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