When is the best time to go to Hokitika
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hokitika, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Hokitika
Hokitika weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hokitika are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 299mm | 6.6hrs | 16hrs | 17°C |
January is a very wet month in Hokitika and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hokitika, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Hokitika and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hokitika with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 224mm | 6.6hrs | 14.8hrs | 18°C |
February in Hokitika is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hokitika, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Hokitika and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hokitika with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Hokitika weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 299mm | 5.4hrs | 13.4hrs | 17°C |
The weather in March in Hokitika is characteristically mild and very wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hokitika, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Hokitika and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hokitika with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 282mm | 4.9hrs | 12hrs | 16°C |
Hokitika's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hokitika, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Hokitika and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hokitika with around 282mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 290mm | 4.2hrs | 10.8hrs | 15°C |
May is a very wet month in Hokitika and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hokitika for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Hokitika and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hokitika with around 290mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 246mm | 3.9hrs | 16hrs | 14°C |
The climate in Hokitika during June can be summarized as cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hokitika for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Hokitika and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hokitika with around 246mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 247mm | 4.2hrs | 14.8hrs | 13°C |
July in Hokitika is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hokitika for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Hokitika and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 247mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 262mm | 4.7hrs | 13.4hrs | 13°C |
The weather in August in Hokitika is characteristically cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hokitika for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Hokitika and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 315mm | 5hrs | 12hrs | 13°C |
Hokitika's weather in September is typically cool and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hokitika for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Hokitika and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 315mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Hokitika weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 327mm | 5.3hrs | 10.8hrs | 13°C |
October is a very wet month in Hokitika and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hokitika for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Hokitika and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 327mm 12.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 332mm | 6hrs | 16hrs | 15°C |
November in Hokitika is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hokitika, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Hokitika and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 332mm 13.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Hokitika weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 317mm | 6.4hrs | 14.8hrs | 16°C |
December in Hokitika is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hokitika, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Hokitika and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 317mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hokitika weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 224mm 8.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 332mm 13.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
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