Climate almanac

Masterton

Wellington Region, New Zealand · -40.96°, 175.66°

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What is the climate like in Masterton?

The best time to visit Masterton is typically January – February, with trip comfort peaking in January (6.7/10). Masterton is warmest in February, when daily highs average 70°F (21°C), and coolest in July, when lows fall to about 43°F (6°C). The wettest month is typically December and the driest is January; the year sees roughly 42 in (1056 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJanuary – February — comfort peaks in January (6.7/10)
  • Warmest monthFebruary — average high 70°F (21°C)
  • Coolest monthJuly — average low 43°F (6°C)
  • Wettest monthDecember (4.5 in (114 mm))
  • Driest monthJanuary (2.8 in (70 mm))
  • Annual precipitation42 in (1056 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromParaparaumu Aws, 57 km away (1972-2026)