Climate Insights for Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt Central, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand
Climate Overview
The climate in Lower Hutt is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 982 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lower Hutt receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lower Hutt 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Lower Hutt is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 38.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Lower Hutt receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lower Hutt 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.
Temperature
Lower Hutt sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 20°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Lower Hutt sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 46°F to 68°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 63°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 50°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Lower Hutt is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 982 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 53 mm. That's 55 mm 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.Lower Hutt is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.1 in. That's 2.2 in 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.
Wind
Lower Hutt is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 18km/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.Lower Hutt is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Lower Hutt is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, July 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 best time to visit Lower Hutt is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 46°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lower Hutt 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lower Hutt based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.