Climate Insights for Hanmer Springs

Hurunui District, Canterbury, New Zealand

Hottest
January
19°C peak
Coldest
July
0°C low
Wettest
July
125mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hanmer Springs is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1174mm of precipitation falls per year. Hanmer Springs receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hanmer Springs 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 0°C. Snowfall occurs from February to November, with around 121cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Feb Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Mar Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Apr Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3° Jun Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Jul Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0° Aug Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Sep Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Oct Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Nov Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Dec Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Hanmer Springs sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 19°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°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 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 18mm Jul Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 30mm Aug Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 21mm Sep Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 20mm Oct Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 10mm Nov Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hanmer Springs is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1174mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 125mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 75mm. That's 50mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from February to November, with around 121cm accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.

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: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Hanmer Springs is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 19km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 16km/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 Hanmer Springs, which began on March 20, 2026. Hanmer Springs 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 316mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 283mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 313mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Expect around 70cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hanmer Springs 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
10 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
96 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
84 mm
2 cm
Apr
5 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
78 mm
5 cm
May
3 °C
11 °C
16 km/h
100 mm
8 cm
Jun
1 °C
8 °C
14 km/h
98 mm
18 cm
Jul
0 °C
6 °C
15 km/h
125 mm
30 cm
Aug
0 °C
7 °C
15 km/h
90 mm
21 cm
Sep
2 °C
9 °C
19 km/h
107 mm
20 cm
Oct
4 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
104 mm
10 cm
Nov
6 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
106 mm
4 cm
Dec
8 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
112 mm
1 cm
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