Climate Insights for Bulls

Rangitikei District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Hottest
February
23°C peak
Coldest
August
6°C low
Wettest
July
122mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bulls is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1229mm of precipitation falls per year. Bulls receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bulls 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 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Feb Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Mar Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Apr Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 10° May Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jun Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 7° Jul Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Aug Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Sep Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Oct Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Nov Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Dec Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Bulls sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 23°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. 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: 84mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bulls is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1229mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 122mm of rainfall. September and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 66mm. That's 56mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Bulls is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Bulls, which began on June 21, 2026. Bulls 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 6°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 348mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 255mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 307mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 319mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 18°
Mar 17°
Apr 13°
May 12°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 11°
Oct 12°
Nov 14°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Bulls is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°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 Bulls 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
14 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
7 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
122 mm
1 cm
Aug
6 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
14 °C
5 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
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