Matamata Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand is 19°C (66°F), with daytime highs ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to 24°C (75°F) in February. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Matamata compares to cities worldwide.

Matamata experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. At night, minimum temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) in February to 6°C (43°F) in July.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Matamata by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. February, the warmest month, gets 219 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Matamata's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Matamata, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 14°C (57°F) and humidity around 84%, considered very high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 78% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Matamata's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Matamata climate page.