Hastings
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Hastings month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hastings are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 24–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), August the coldest (average low 6°C), and June the wettest (about 100 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3 | 15.5 | 69 | 11.4 |
| February | 24.1 | 15.5 | 76 | 10.3 |
| March | 21.6 | 13.5 | 69 | 9.2 |
| April | 19.5 | 11.1 | 61 | 8.4 |
| May | 16.9 | 9.0 | 57 | 7.8 |
| June | 14.6 | 7.4 | 100 | 6.6 |
| July | 13.7 | 6.3 | 82 | 6.9 |
| August | 14.4 | 6.0 | 61 | 8.0 |
| September | 16.5 | 8.1 | 84 | 8.8 |
| October | 18.9 | 9.8 | 65 | 10.0 |
| November | 21.4 | 12.4 | 78 | 10.8 |
| December | 23.5 | 14.4 | 76 | 11.1 |
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01 · OverviewHastings, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Hastings took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Hastings
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Hastings
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Hastings
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Hastings
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Hastings
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Hastings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hastings
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Hastings located and what are its coordinates?
Hastings is situated in New Zealand at geographic coordinates -39.6381, 176.8492 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Hastings?
Hastings has a recorded population of approximately 88,300 and observes the Pacific/Auckland time zone (NZD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Hastings?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Hastings include en-NZ, mi, and the circulating currency is NZD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Hastings?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Hastings, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.