Climate Insights for Rolleston
Selwyn District, Canterbury, New Zealand
Climate Overview
The climate in Rolleston is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 693 mm of precipitation falls per year. Rolleston receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rolleston 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Rolleston is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 27.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Rolleston receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rolleston 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 38°F.
Temperature
Rolleston sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 23°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°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.Rolleston sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°F to 74°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 63°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Rolleston is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 693 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 45 mm. That's 34 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.Rolleston is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.8 in. That's 1.3 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
Rolleston is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 11km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Rolleston is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Rolleston is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 55 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rolleston 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 2.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 38°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 Rolleston 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 Rolleston 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.