Climate Insights for Raglan Airfield

Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand

Hottest
February
21°C peak
Coldest
August
11°C low
Wettest
May
191mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Raglan Airfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1585mm of precipitation falls per year. Raglan Airfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Raglan Airfield 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 18° Feb Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 18° Mar Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 18° Apr Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° May Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14° Jun Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Jul Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11° Aug Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 11° Sep Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Oct Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Nov Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15° Dec Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Raglan Airfield has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 95mm Feb Precipitation: 97mm Mar Precipitation: 94mm Apr Precipitation: 144mm May Precipitation: 191mm Jun Precipitation: 137mm Jul Precipitation: 182mm Aug Precipitation: 187mm Sep Precipitation: 154mm Oct Precipitation: 103mm Nov Precipitation: 113mm Dec Precipitation: 88mm
Precipitation

Raglan Airfield is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1585mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 132mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 191mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 88mm. That's 103mm less than May, 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 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Raglan Airfield is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.

Seasons

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

88 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Raglan Airfield, which began on June 21, 2026. Raglan Airfield 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 280mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 429mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 506mm across the season with a monthly average of 169mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 13°
Jul 12°
Aug 12°
Sep 13°
Oct 14°
Nov 16°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Raglan Airfield is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 94mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°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 Raglan Airfield 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
18 °C
20 °C
6 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
12 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
13 °C
6 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
17 °C
6 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
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