Climate Insights for Pleasant Point

Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand

Hottest
January
21°C peak
Coldest
July
0°C low
Wettest
December
134mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Pleasant Point is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1087mm of precipitation falls per year. Pleasant Point receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pleasant Point 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and October.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11° Feb Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Mar Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9° Apr Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 6° May Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 3° Jun Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: 1° Jul Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Aug Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 1° Sep Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Dec Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pleasant Point vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. 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: 100mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 4mm Sep Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Pleasant Point is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1087mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 134mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 57mm. That's 78mm 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 October, totalling around 15cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Pleasant Point 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 December, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 13km/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 Pleasant Point, which began on March 20, 2026. Pleasant Point 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 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 297mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 333mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 214mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 Pleasant Point 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
11 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
May
3 °C
13 °C
13 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Jun
1 °C
10 °C
13 km/h
57 mm
3 cm
Jul
0 °C
9 °C
13 km/h
96 mm
2 cm
Aug
1 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
61 mm
4 cm
Sep
3 °C
13 °C
16 km/h
66 mm
3 cm
Oct
5 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
102 mm
2 cm
Nov
7 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
129 mm
1 cm
Dec
9 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
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