Akaroa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Akaroa experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Akaroa experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Akaroa receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 665 mm annually. Year-round, Akaroa has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 68 mm, and the driest month, February, with 47 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Akaroa. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Akaroa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 88%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Akaroa in New Zealand
Other facts from our historical weather data:February has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 68 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.
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