Opotiki Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Opotiki changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C (55°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) in February to around 6°C (43°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Opotiki experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1651 mm (65 in) 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 (6.4 in), and the driest month, January, with 110 mm (4.3 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Opotiki Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine