AI-generatedAshburton at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 783 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 106 m
Climate in Ashburton
Ashburton has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while July is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Ashburton is moderately sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ashburton
The best time to visit Ashburton is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September and from November to April. The wettest month is October with 75 mm of precipitation.
Ashburton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ashburton in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Ashburton in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Ashburton in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 15–20 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Ashburton in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep, Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:4219:55
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:24–07:20 · evening 19:17–20:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:12–06:24 · evening 20:13–20:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ashburton compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 16° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 6° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 14.0 h |
What is the weather like in Ashburton in October?
In October, Ashburton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ashburton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 13 min06:42 – 19:55
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ashburton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Ashburton: score 85 against 68. In February, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. February has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 59 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ashburton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January22° · 7.0 h
In January, Ashburton is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in January85February22° · 7.1 h
In February, Ashburton is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in February81March20° · 6.0 h
In March, Ashburton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in March72April17° · 5.4 h
In April, Ashburton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in April57May15° · 4.6 h
In May, Ashburton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in May37June11° · 4.1 h
In June, Ashburton is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in June37July11° · 4.1 h
In July, Ashburton is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in July47August13° · 5.3 h
In August, Ashburton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in August63September15° · 6.0 h
In September, Ashburton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in September68October17° · 6.6 h
In October, Ashburton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in October80November18° · 7.5 h
In November, Ashburton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in November77December21° · 7.0 h
In December, Ashburton is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ashburton.
Ashburton in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ashburton
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (0°), the warmest in January (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to November, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 82 | 22° | 11° | 7.0 h | 9 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 22° | 11° | 7.1 h | 8 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 20° | 9° | 6.0 h | 8 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 17° | 7° | 5.4 h | 10 | 66 |
| MayMay | 57 | 15° | 4° | 4.6 h | 9 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 11° | 1° | 4.1 h | 10 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 11° | 0° | 4.1 h | 9 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 13° | 1° | 5.3 h | 10 | 61 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 15° | 3° | 6.0 h | 10 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 17° | 5° | 6.6 h | 12 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 18° | 7° | 7.5 h | 11 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 21° | 10° | 7.0 h | 12 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ashburton
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 13.2 hours of daylight in Ashburton, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Ashburton: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ashburton has about 12 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ashburton
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Ashburton
How breezy and how cloudy Ashburton is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ashburton typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Ashburton: variable cloud, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Ashburton
Weather for your travel dates
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Ashburton in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ashburton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 44).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 23 h 25 min
- Distance
- 18,990 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: New Zealand
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +64
- Emergency number
- 111
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Ashburton vs Timaru
In October the holiday weather in Ashburton and Timaru is about equally good (score 68 vs 66). During the day Timaru is 1 °C cooler than Ashburton.
| in October | Ashburton | Timaru |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
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New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Ashburton ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Blenheim18°74
- 2Christchurch17°73
- 3Masterton17°69
- 4AshburtonThis page17°68
- 5Cromwell15°67
- 6Oamaru15°11°64
- 7Alexandra15°64
- 8Palmerston North17°64
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Frequently asked questions about Ashburton
When is the best time to visit Ashburton?
The best time to visit Ashburton is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ashburton?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 11 °C. July is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Ashburton?
The wettest month is October with 75 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ashburton get?
Ashburton gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.5 hours a day; in June there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Ashburton in?
Ashburton is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ashburton?
A nonstop flight from London to Ashburton takes about 23 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,990 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Ashburton?
Ashburton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 53, summer holidays 44, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 80.