About Clifton, Southland's Climate & Weather History

With a population of around 2,000, Clifton sits in Southland, New Zealand. The city operates in the New Zealand time zone.

In 2025, Clifton recorded an average annual temperature of 51°F. The hottest temperatures reached 83°F in February; the coolest were 27°F in August. Total precipitation for the year was 60 inches, with the wettest month being September. Snowfall for the year totaled approximately 5 inches.