Climate Insights for Kopuaranga

Masterton District, Wellington, New Zealand

Hottest
January
21°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
December
140mm rain
Best to Visit
January, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kopuaranga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1388mm of precipitation falls per year. Kopuaranga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kopuaranga 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, 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: 12° Apr Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° May Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jun Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Jul Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Aug Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 6° Sep Max: 13° Average: 10° 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

Kopuaranga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 21°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. July 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: 84mm Feb Precipitation: 104mm Mar Precipitation: 89mm Apr Precipitation: 106mm May Precipitation: 115mm Jun Precipitation: 108mm Jul Precipitation: 125mm Aug Precipitation: 134mm Sep Precipitation: 132mm Oct Precipitation: 119mm Nov Precipitation: 132mm Dec Precipitation: 140mm
Precipitation

Kopuaranga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1388mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 140mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 84mm. That's 55mm less than December, 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: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Kopuaranga 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 September, averaging 25km/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 6km/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 Kopuaranga, which began on March 20, 2026. Kopuaranga 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July 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 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. 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. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 328mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 310mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. 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. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 367mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. 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 13°
May 11°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 10°
Oct 11°
Nov 13°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Kopuaranga is during January and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, July 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 Kopuaranga 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
84 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
19 °C
20 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
14 °C
20 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
12 °C
21 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
12 °C
21 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
13 °C
25 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
17 °C
23 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
19 °C
23 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
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