AI-generatedHastings, New Zealand at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,300 h
- Rain a year
- 769 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Hastings, New Zealand
Hastings, New Zealand has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Hastings, New Zealand is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hastings, New Zealand
The best time to visit Hastings, New Zealand is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to May. The wettest month is July with 93 mm of precipitation.
Hastings, New Zealand through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hastings, New Zealand in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–20 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Hastings, New Zealand in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–24 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Hastings, New Zealand in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 18–22 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Hastings, New Zealand in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hastings, New Zealand for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:2619:30
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 06:09–07:02 · evening 18:54–19:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:09 · evening 19:47–19:58
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 Hastings, New Zealand compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.7 h |
What is the weather like in Hastings, New Zealand in October?
In October, Hastings, New Zealand is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 4 min06:26 – 19:30
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
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 Hastings, New Zealand
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 Hastings, New Zealand: score 90 against 83. In February, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. February has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 7.6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 54 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hastings, New Zealand month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January24° · 8.2 h
In January, Hastings, New Zealand is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in January90February24° · 7.6 h
In February, Hastings, New Zealand is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in February83March22° · 6.6 h
In March, Hastings, New Zealand is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in March80April20° · 5.6 h
In April, Hastings, New Zealand is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in April74May18° · 5.0 h
In May, Hastings, New Zealand is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in May54June15° · 4.2 h
In June, Hastings, New Zealand is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in June48July14° · 4.2 h
In July, Hastings, New Zealand is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in July57August15° · 5.5 h
In August, Hastings, New Zealand is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in August73September17° · 6.3 h
In September, Hastings, New Zealand is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in September83October19° · 7.3 h
In October, Hastings, New Zealand is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in October85November20° · 7.6 h
In November, Hastings, New Zealand is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in November84December23° · 7.6 h
In December, Hastings, New Zealand is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Hastings, New Zealand.
Hastings, New Zealand in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hastings, New Zealand
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (6°), the warmest in February (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, 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 | 89 | 24° | 15° | 8.2 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 90 | 24° | 15° | 7.6 h | 7 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 22° | 14° | 6.6 h | 8 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 20° | 11° | 5.6 h | 8 | 61 |
| MayMay | 74 | 18° | 9° | 5.0 h | 9 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 15° | 7° | 4.2 h | 11 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 14° | 6° | 4.2 h | 12 | 93 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 15° | 6° | 5.5 h | 12 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 17° | 7° | 6.3 h | 9 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 19° | 9° | 7.3 h | 9 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 20° | 11° | 7.6 h | 9 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 23° | 14° | 7.6 h | 9 | 59 |
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
39.64° S, 176.85° E · 19 m · Pacific/Auckland
Sunshine hours in Hastings, New Zealand
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 7.3 of 13.1 hours of daylight in Hastings, New Zealand, 56 % 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 in Hastings, New Zealand: 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, Hastings, New Zealand has about 9 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hastings, New Zealand
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 and clouds in Hastings, New Zealand
How breezy and how cloudy Hastings, New Zealand 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 Hastings, New Zealand typically peaks at 25 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 54 % of the sky over Hastings, New Zealand: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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.
Heat and humidity in Hastings, New Zealand
How often the day gets hot in Hastings, New Zealand (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hastings, New Zealand has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Hastings, New Zealand
Weather for your travel dates
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Hastings, New Zealand 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.
Hastings, New Zealand has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 23 h
- Distance
- 18,680 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.
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Hastings vs Napier
In October the holiday weather in Hastings and Napier is about equally good (score 83 vs 86). During the day it is about as warm in Napier as in Hastings. Napier gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Hastings | Napier |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Hastings ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- HastingsThis page19°83
- 2Blenheim18°74
- 3Tauranga18°16°73
- 4Christchurch17°73
- 5Auckland18°16°72
- 6Matamata18°69
- 7Hamilton18°67
- 8Rotorua17°65
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Frequently asked questions about Hastings, New Zealand
When is the best time to visit Hastings, New Zealand?
The best time to visit Hastings, New Zealand is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hastings, New Zealand?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Hastings, New Zealand?
The wettest month is July with 93 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hastings, New Zealand get?
Hastings, New Zealand gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.2 hours a day; in June there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Hastings, New Zealand in?
Hastings, New Zealand is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hastings, New Zealand?
A nonstop flight from London to Hastings, New Zealand takes about 23 h, for a straight-line distance of about 18,680 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Hastings, New Zealand?
Hastings, New Zealand has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 70, summer holidays 54, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 87.