The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
February in Hokitika brings pleasant temperatures, with daytime highs of 20°C (68°F) and nights around 13°C (55°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 243 mm (9.6 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. February typically offers the best weather for Hokitika.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Hokitika typically stay consistent throughout February, with daily highs averaging around 20°C (68°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 13°C (55°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Hokitika spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Hokitika from 1976 through 2026.
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in February →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in February mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! The water temperature sits at about 16°C (61°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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