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Punakaiki Weather in November

During November, Punakaiki experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and cooler nights around 10°C (50°F). November sits within the rainy season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.

Rainfall in Punakaiki in November

Punakaiki is in the rainy season in November, with rain on around 18 days and an average of 242 mm (9.5 in). The rainy season here brings regular, substantial showers. It's worth being prepared for rain on most days you're out.

Temperature in Punakaiki in November

In November, expect moderate temperatures in Punakaiki, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to around 10°C (50°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Punakaiki in November

With about 183 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and rainy moments, creating a pleasant environment.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. February typically offers the best weather for Punakaiki.

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Punakaiki Temperature in November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 242 mm (9.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Best Places in New Zealand in November

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Punakaiki in November

The weather can be unpredictable in November, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Punakaiki in November

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

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