Climate Insights for Geraldine

Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand

Hottest
February
22°C peak
Coldest
July
1°C low
Wettest
November
131mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Geraldine is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1001mm of precipitation falls per year. Geraldine receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Geraldine 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between August and November.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 12° Feb Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Mar Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 10° Apr Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jun Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Jul Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Aug Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 2° Sep Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4° Oct Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Nov Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Dec Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Geraldine vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°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 4°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: 98mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 4mm Sep Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Geraldine is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1001mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 131mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 45mm. That's 86mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between August and November, totalling around 11cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Geraldine is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/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

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Geraldine, which began on June 21, 2026. Geraldine 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 1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 285mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 181mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Expect around 5cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

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

The best time to visit Geraldine is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 98mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°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 Geraldine 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
12 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Mar
10 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
1 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
45 mm
1 cm
Jul
1 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
77 mm
1 cm
Aug
2 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
59 mm
4 cm
Sep
4 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
58 mm
3 cm
Oct
6 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
131 mm
2 cm
Dec
10 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
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