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Climate in Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt, New Zealand has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 16.6°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 184 rainy days a year, with around 731 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 24.8°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 8.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Oceanic
Comfort score
79/100

Climate overview

Lower Hutt, New Zealand has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 16.6°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 184 rainy days a year, with around 731 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 24.8°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 8.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Lower Hutt is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average16.6°C
  • Warmest monthJan (24.8°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (8.5°C)
  • Comfort score79/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Lower Hutt receives about 1100 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 184 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Dec.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Lower Hutt sees an estimated 731 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Lower Hutt monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan24.8°C17.8°C76 mm1398 h
Feb24.1°C17.1°C85 mm1484 h
Mar22.4°C15.4°C90 mm1568 h
Apr20.1°C13.1°C109 mm1834 h
May17.8°C10.8°C114 mm1925 h
Jun16.1°C9.1°C119 mm2022 h
Jul15.5°C8.5°C109 mm1825 h
Aug16.1°C9.1°C90 mm1546 h
Sep17.8°C10.8°C85 mm1460 h
Oct20.1°C13.1°C76 mm1377 h
Nov22.4°C15.4°C76 mm1387 h
Dec24.1°C17.1°C71 mm12105 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Lower Hutt are Dec, Nov, Jan. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    24°C / 17°C

    232 mm rain

  • Autumn

    20°C / 13°C

    313 mm rain

  • Winter

    16°C / 9°C

    318 mm rain

  • Spring

    20°C / 13°C

    237 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Lower Hutt has a climate comfort score of 79/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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