Climate Insights for Hastings

The climate in Hastings is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 778mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 140mm of rainfall. Hastings 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 August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Hastings sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 25°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°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 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Hastings is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 778mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 140mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 22mm. That's 118mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Hastings 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 July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Hastings, which began on June 21, 2026. Hastings 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 6°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 64 days from now.

The best time to visit Hastings is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hastings 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.