Owaka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Owaka experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C (64°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 10°C (50°F) in February to 4°C (39°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Owaka has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1040 mm (41 in) of rainfall per year. Owaka experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 114 mm (4.5 in) in January, the wettest month, and 61 mm (2.4 in) in July, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Owaka Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Owaka can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Owaka.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 80%. 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