Ashburton weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 11°C (51°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Ashburton sits 112 m (367 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 56%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Aug
About Ashburton weather
Is it raining in Ashburton right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Ashburton this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–25° and lows of 5–12°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Ashburton lately?
In the past 7 days, Ashburton had 4 rainy days and 29.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ashburton?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Ashburton weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ashburton?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ashburton is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (49°F) in July to 21°C (70°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Ashburton?
December is the wettest month, with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Ashburton?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (49°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F).
Does Ashburton have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 65 mm (2.6 in).
How warm is the sea in Ashburton?
The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in July at about 9°C (47°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months