Climate Insights for Clarkville

Waimakariri District, Canterbury, New Zealand

Hottest
February
22°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
November
84mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Clarkville is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 791mm of precipitation falls per year. Clarkville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Clarkville 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 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Feb Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Mar Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Apr Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° May Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 8° Jun Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5° Jul Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 5° Aug Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Sep Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Oct Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Nov Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Dec Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Clarkville sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 22°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Clarkville is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 791mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 84mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 49mm. That's 35mm less than November, 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: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Clarkville 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 December, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 1km/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 Clarkville, which began on June 21, 2026. Clarkville 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 213mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 208mm for the season, averaging 69mm 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 8 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 168mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 15°
Apr 12°
May 10°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 10°
Oct 12°
Nov 14°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Clarkville is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. 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 Clarkville 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
21 °C
4 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
5 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
68 mm
1 cm
Aug
5 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
49 mm
1 cm
Sep
7 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
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