Opotiki Climate by Month
The weather in Opotiki sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be warm at the high end
to roughly mild at the low end.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The weather in Opotiki changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 6°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Opotiki experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1651 mm of precipitation annually. Year-round, Opotiki has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 162 mm, and the driest month, January, with 110 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 Opotiki. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Opotiki in New Zealand
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and September.
February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 162 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 110 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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