Climate Insights for Franz Josef Aerodrome

Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand

Hottest
February
18°C peak
Coldest
July
7°C low
Wettest
May
383mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Franz Josef Aerodrome is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 3971mm of precipitation falls per year. Franz Josef Aerodrome receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Franz Josef Aerodrome 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° Feb Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° Mar Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 14° Apr Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° May Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 10° Jun Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Jul Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Aug Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 8° Sep Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10° Nov Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Dec Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Franz Josef Aerodrome sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 18°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 321mm Feb Precipitation: 309mm Mar Precipitation: 301mm Apr Precipitation: 333mm May Precipitation: 383mm Jun Precipitation: 273mm Jul Precipitation: 323mm Aug Precipitation: 312mm Sep Precipitation: 346mm Oct Precipitation: 342mm Nov Precipitation: 363mm Dec Precipitation: 366mm
Precipitation

Franz Josef Aerodrome is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3971mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 331mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 383mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 273mm. That's 110mm less than May, 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: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Franz Josef Aerodrome is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 19km/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.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Franz Josef Aerodrome, which began on March 20, 2026. Franz Josef Aerodrome 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1051mm across the season with a monthly average of 350mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 996mm across the season with a monthly average of 332mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1017mm across the season with a monthly average of 339mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 907mm across the season with a monthly average of 302mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Franz Josef Aerodrome 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
18 °C
20 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
309 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
17 °C
19 km/h
301 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
15 °C
20 km/h
333 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
383 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
11 °C
21 km/h
323 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
312 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
13 °C
22 km/h
346 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
14 °C
23 km/h
342 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
15 °C
21 km/h
363 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
366 mm
0 cm
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