Kumara weather in February (West Coast, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Kumara in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Kumara generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Kumara in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kumara climate page with graphs.

 

Kumara, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 218 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 185 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kumara in February?

For visitors traveling to Kumara, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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