Climate Insights for Raglan Airfield

Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand

Hottest
February
23°C peak
Coldest
August
7°C low
Wettest
July
164mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Raglan Airfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1480mm of precipitation falls per year. Raglan Airfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Raglan Airfield 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 August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Feb Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Apr Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° May Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jun Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jul Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Aug Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Sep Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Oct Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 10° Nov Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 12° Dec Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Raglan Airfield sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 23°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 92mm Feb Precipitation: 98mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Apr Precipitation: 113mm May Precipitation: 156mm Jun Precipitation: 117mm Jul Precipitation: 164mm Aug Precipitation: 160mm Sep Precipitation: 151mm Oct Precipitation: 114mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Dec Precipitation: 101mm
Precipitation

Raglan Airfield is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1480mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 164mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 92mm. That's 72mm 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

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: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Raglan Airfield is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 5km/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 Raglan Airfield, which began on March 20, 2026. Raglan Airfield 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 384mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 292mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 362mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 441mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 15°
May 13°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 10°
Sep 12°
Oct 14°
Nov 16°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Raglan Airfield is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 94mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°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 Raglan Airfield 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
16 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
19 °C
19 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
15 °C
20 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
14 °C
23 km/h
164 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
151 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
17 °C
23 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
19 °C
22 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
21 °C
21 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
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