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Moana Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Moana sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Moana experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in February to a chilly 10°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Moana experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 3273 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 353 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, July, still receives a respectable 213 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Moana, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (43 KM, 26 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (43 KM, 26 Miles).

Forecast for Moana

Thu   Jan 16
24°C | 13°C
W 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
25°C | 13°C
W 5 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Sat   Jan 18
25°C | 13°C
W 4 m/s
0.7 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Moana in New Zealand

The average rainfall figures in Moana are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose January which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Moana?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Moana?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Moana?
    October tops the wettest month list with 353 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Moana?
    July is the driest month with 213 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Moana?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.