Climate Insights for Hastings

The climate in Hastings is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 813mm of precipitation falls per year. Hastings receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hastings 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 August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Hastings sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 22°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Hastings is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 813mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 95mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 56mm. That's 40mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Hastings is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 23km/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.

It is currently autumn in Hastings, which began on March 20, 2026. Hastings 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Hastings is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hastings 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.