Hokitika weather in February (West Coast, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Hokitika this February? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Hokitika includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Hokitika in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 243 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 185 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hokitika climate page with graphs.

 

Hokitika, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 243 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 185 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hokitika, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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