Martinborough, New Zealand

Wellington Region · New Zealand

Martinborough is a small town in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,930. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,930 Population 2/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
60.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Martinborough

Martinborough

Martinborough is a town in the South Wairarapa District, in the Wellington region of New Zealand's North Island. It is 65 kilometres east of Wellington and 35 kilometres south-west of Masterton. The town has a resident population of 1,900.

People

Population1,930
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain60.9 in/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population1,930
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates-41.2083°, 175.4302°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWellington Region
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation60.9 inches (1,548 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Martinborough

Martinborough is a small town in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 1,930. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Martinborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above New Zealand avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1,046.4 sq mi (2,710.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates41.2083°S, 175.4302°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.9"
60% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 122 km
Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 107 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 115 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 111 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 69 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 149 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 110 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 129 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 99 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 120 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 105 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 50 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 101 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 111 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 93 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 125 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 126 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 43 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 134 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m - 36 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m - 122 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 107 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
June 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in

Martinborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Martinborough

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Martinborough School - - - -
Kahutara School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Martinborough

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast Access Radio MP3 community radio MP3 134 kbps
jakemusic random MP3
Paekakariki 88.2FM community, eclectic AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Martinborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carterton Railway Station
Cobblestones Museum
Fell Engine Museum
Martinborough Colonial Museum
Martinborough Colonial Museum
Sport and Vintage Aviation Society
The Vintage Aviator

Libraries in Martinborough

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carterton Library0.0
Featherston Library0.0
Greytown Library0.0

Hotels in Martinborough

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa
Petit Hotel
The Martinborough Hotel

Restaurants in Martinborough

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apache Jacks
karahui wine bar & eatery
Moy Hall Vineyard
Tonic Bistro & Bar

Cafes in Martinborough

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Medici
Cool Change
In The Neighbourhood Coffee House
Knucklebone
The Bach
The Village

Cinemas in Martinborough

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circus

Dentists in Martinborough

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Martinborough Dental

Gas Stations in Martinborough

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied Petroleum
BP Martinborough

Golf Courses in Martinborough

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Martinborough Golf Course

Airports Near Martinborough

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wellington International AirportWLGLarge Airport
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
Alfredton Airport-Small Airport
Flat Point Aerodrome-Small Airport
Martinborough Airport-Small Airport
Otaki Airport-Small Airport
Papawai Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Martinborough

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Andrew's Anglican Church
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Martinborough

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Martinborough.

Name Year Description
Martinborough (new zealand) 2001 Southern Hemisphere sighting

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Martinborough?

Martinborough has a population of 1,930 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,046.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Martinborough?

Martinborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.9 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

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