When to go · Masterton
Masterton in February
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov). Across New Zealand: The most settled weather of the year; school is back, so beaches ease after Waitangi Day.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- High
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov). Across New Zealand: The most settled weather of the year; school is back, so beaches ease after Waitangi Day.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- MastertonHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- High
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- High
New Zealand overall: The most settled weather of the year; school is back, so beaches ease after Waitangi Day.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Masterton, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 7 (better)
Mar: 8
Crowds
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 1
February: Outside the best window (Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov). Across New Zealand: The most settled weather of the year; school is back, so beaches ease after Waitangi Day.
March: Inside Masterton's best window: Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov.
Masterton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings