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Owaka Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Owaka experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend to be cold. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. 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 Owaka experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Owaka has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1040 mm of rainfall per year. Owaka experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 114 mm in January, the wettest month, and 61 mm in July, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Forecast for Owaka

Thu   Jan 16
19°C | 10°C
E 7 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
20°C | 9°C
E 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Jan 18
18°C | 11°C
E 6 m/s
5.2 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Owaka in New Zealand

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Owaka?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Owaka?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Owaka?
    January tops the wettest month list with 114 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Owaka?
    July is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Owaka?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 182 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.