Punakaiki weather in February (West Coast, New Zealand)

How is February weather typically in Punakaiki? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, Punakaiki tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Punakaiki in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 185 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Punakaiki, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Punakaiki, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Punakaiki.

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