AI-generatedMasterton at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Feb · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,190 h
- Rain a year
- 856 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 103 m
Climate in Masterton
Masterton has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while July is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Masterton is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Masterton
The best time to visit Masterton is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 97 mm.
Masterton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Masterton in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–19 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Masterton in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Masterton in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 16–21 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Masterton in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
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
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:3019:36
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 06:12–07:06 · evening 19:00–19:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:12 · evening 19:53–20:04
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 Masterton 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 1.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 8° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.8 h |
What is the weather like in Masterton in October?
In October, Masterton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Masterton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 7 min06:30 – 19:36
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 30 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %45 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Masterton
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 Masterton: score 89 against 69. In February, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 59 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Masterton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January23° · 7.8 h
In January, Masterton is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in January89February23° · 7.7 h
In February, Masterton is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in February82March21° · 6.7 h
In March, Masterton is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in March77April18° · 5.4 h
In April, Masterton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in April58May16° · 4.5 h
In May, Masterton is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in May38June13° · 3.7 h
In June, Masterton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in June36July12° · 4.1 h
In July, Masterton is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in July43August13° · 4.9 h
In August, Masterton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in August60September15° · 6.0 h
In September, Masterton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in September69October17° · 6.5 h
In October, Masterton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in October81November19° · 7.3 h
In November, Masterton is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton in November82December21° · 7.5 h
In December, Masterton is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Masterton.
Masterton 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 Masterton
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 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in February (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to October, 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 | 86 | 23° | 12° | 7.8 h | 9 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 23° | 12° | 7.7 h | 7 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 21° | 10° | 6.7 h | 9 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 18° | 8° | 5.4 h | 9 | 66 |
| MayMay | 58 | 16° | 6° | 4.5 h | 11 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 38 | 13° | 4° | 3.7 h | 13 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 36 | 12° | 3° | 4.1 h | 13 | 97 |
| AugustAug | 43 | 13° | 3° | 4.9 h | 13 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 15° | 5° | 6.0 h | 11 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 17° | 7° | 6.5 h | 12 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 19° | 8° | 7.3 h | 10 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 82 | 21° | 11° | 7.5 h | 10 | 72 |
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 Masterton
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 6.5 of 13.1 hours of daylight in Masterton, 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 Masterton: 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, Masterton has about 12 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Masterton
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 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Masterton
How breezy and how cloudy Masterton 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 Masterton typically peaks at 30 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Masterton: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 Masterton
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Masterton 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.
Masterton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.7 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 10 min
- Distance
- 18,810 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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Masterton vs Paraparaumu
In October Masterton has the better holiday weather (score 69 vs 52). During the day Paraparaumu is 1 °C cooler than Masterton. Paraparaumu gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Masterton | Paraparaumu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 17 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Masterton ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hastings19°82
- 2Blenheim18°74
- 3Tauranga18°16°74
- 4Christchurch17°73
- 5MastertonThis page17°69
- 6Cambridge18°69
- 7Matamata18°69
- 8Rotorua18°68
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Frequently asked questions about Masterton
When is the best time to visit Masterton?
The best time to visit Masterton 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 Masterton?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 12 °C. July is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Masterton?
Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 97 mm. The driest month is January with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Masterton get?
Masterton gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.8 hours a day; in June there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Masterton in?
Masterton is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Masterton?
A nonstop flight from London to Masterton takes about 23 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,810 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Masterton?
Masterton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 54, summer holidays 41, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 84.