Akaroa weather in February (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Akaroa in February? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Akaroa is usually perfect in February, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Akaroa in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 196 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Akaroa.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, February is one of the better months to visit Akaroa. February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Akaroa, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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 Akaroa, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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