Climate Insights for Lake Station Aerodrome

, Nelson, New Zealand

Hottest
January
20°C peak
Coldest
July
1°C low
Wettest
December
149mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Lake Station Aerodrome is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1507mm of precipitation falls per year. Lake Station Aerodrome receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lake Station 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

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

Lake Station Aerodrome sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 20°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°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: 95mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 4mm Sep Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 142mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Lake Station Aerodrome is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1507mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 149mm of rainfall. November and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 94mm. 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 15cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Lake Station Aerodrome is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/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 Lake Station Aerodrome, which began on March 20, 2026. Lake Station 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 January at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 415mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 364mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 364mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 363mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 Lake Station 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. 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
20 °C
13 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
17 °C
11 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Apr
5 °C
14 °C
11 km/h
116 mm
1 cm
May
4 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
139 mm
1 cm
Jun
2 °C
9 °C
10 km/h
94 mm
2 cm
Jul
1 °C
8 °C
11 km/h
140 mm
4 cm
Aug
1 °C
9 °C
10 km/h
129 mm
4 cm
Sep
3 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
135 mm
3 cm
Oct
5 °C
13 °C
13 km/h
137 mm
1 cm
Nov
7 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
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