Climate Insights for Levin

The climate in Levin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1693mm of precipitation falls per year. Levin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Levin 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, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Levin sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 20°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Levin is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1693mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 141mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 165mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 100mm. That's 66mm 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.

Levin is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Levin, which began on June 21, 2026. Levin 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 6°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Levin is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 100mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 20°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Levin 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.