Lake Heron

Lake Remote alpine lake in Canterbury region, New Zealand

In New Zealand’s high country, Lake Heron attracts anglers for trout fishing and provides a remote backdrop for station stays and farm roads.

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Lake Heron
-43.4667, 171.1833

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Weather & Climate near Lake Heron #

Climate

Lake Heron's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -3°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1208 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (134 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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