Climate Insights for Raumati Beach

Kapiti Coast District, Wellington, New Zealand

Hottest
February
18°C peak
Coldest
August
9°C low
Wettest
August
188mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Raumati Beach is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1725mm of precipitation falls per year. Raumati Beach receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Raumati Beach 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, September, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° Feb Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° Mar Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15° Apr Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14° May Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Jun Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 11° Jul Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 10° Aug Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 9° Sep Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 10° Oct Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 11° Nov Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Dec Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Raumati Beach has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 88mm Feb Precipitation: 119mm Mar Precipitation: 104mm Apr Precipitation: 143mm May Precipitation: 184mm Jun Precipitation: 157mm Jul Precipitation: 161mm Aug Precipitation: 188mm Sep Precipitation: 147mm Oct Precipitation: 138mm Nov Precipitation: 154mm Dec Precipitation: 143mm
Precipitation

Raumati Beach is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1725mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 188mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 88mm. That's 100mm less than August, 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 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 29km/h Feb Wind Speed: 29km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 30km/h May Wind Speed: 32km/h Jun Wind Speed: 31km/h Jul Wind Speed: 34km/h Aug Wind Speed: 32km/h Sep Wind Speed: 35km/h Oct Wind Speed: 32km/h Nov Wind Speed: 32km/h Dec Wind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed

Raumati Beach is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 29km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 32km/h in winter, 33km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 30km/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 Raumati Beach, which began on March 20, 2026. Raumati Beach 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 438mm across the season with a monthly average of 146mm. Winds are strong, averaging 33km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 350mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 431mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 506mm across the season with a monthly average of 169mm. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 17°
Mar 16°
Apr 15°
May 13°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 10°
Sep 11°
Oct 12°
Nov 14°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Raumati Beach is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 88mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 18°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°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 Raumati Beach 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
18 °C
29 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
18 °C
29 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
17 °C
29 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
16 °C
30 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
14 °C
32 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
13 °C
31 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
12 °C
34 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
12 °C
32 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
12 °C
35 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
13 °C
32 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
15 °C
32 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
17 °C
30 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
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