When is the best time to go to Motueka

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Motueka, 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.

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Motueka weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Motueka 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

Motueka January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 110mm 8.7hrs 15.8hrs 17°C

January is a damp month in Motueka and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Motueka, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Motueka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Motueka with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Motueka February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 85mm 8.2hrs 14.7hrs 18°C

February in Motueka is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Motueka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Motueka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Motueka with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Motueka March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 122mm 6.7hrs 13.4hrs 17°C

The weather in March in Motueka is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Motueka.

March is in the fall / autumn in Motueka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Motueka with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Motueka April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 137mm 6.2hrs 12hrs 16°C

Motueka's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Motueka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Motueka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Motueka with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Motueka May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 145mm 5.3hrs 10.9hrs 15°C

May is a wet month in Motueka and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Motueka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Motueka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Motueka with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Motueka June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 143mm 4.6hrs 15.8hrs 13°C

June in Motueka is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Motueka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Motueka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Motueka with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Motueka July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 163mm 4.9hrs 14.7hrs 13°C

July in Motueka is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Motueka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Motueka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Motueka with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Motueka August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 169mm 5.2hrs 13.4hrs 12°C

The weather in August in Motueka is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Motueka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Motueka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Motueka with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Motueka September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 142mm 5.9hrs 12hrs 12°C

Motueka's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Motueka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Motueka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Motueka with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Motueka October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 156mm 6.8hrs 10.9hrs 13°C

October is a wet month in Motueka and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Motueka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Motueka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Motueka with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Motueka November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 140mm 7.4hrs 15.8hrs 14°C

Motueka's weather in November is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Motueka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Motueka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Motueka with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Motueka December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 123mm 7.8hrs 14.7hrs 16°C

December in Motueka is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Motueka.

December is in the summer in Motueka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Motueka with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Motueka weather stats

Motueka weather statistics
Hottest month: February 21.5°C 70.7°F
Driest month: February 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 10.8°C 51.4°F
Wettest month: August 169mm 6.7ins
Warmest sea: February 17.7°C 63.9°F
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