When is the best time to go to Opotiki

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Opotiki, 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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Opotiki weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Opotiki 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

Opotiki January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 106mm 8hrs 15.5hrs

Opotiki's weather in January is typically warm and damp in nature.

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

January is in the summer in Opotiki and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Opotiki with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Opotiki February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 94mm 7.6hrs 14.5hrs

February in Opotiki is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Opotiki and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Opotiki with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in February »

March

Opotiki March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 143mm 6.6hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Opotiki and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Opotiki 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in March »

April

Opotiki April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 114mm 6.5hrs 12.1hrs

Opotiki's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

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 Opotiki.

April is in the fall / autumn in Opotiki and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Opotiki with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in April »

May

Opotiki May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 129mm 5.5hrs 11.1hrs

May is a wet month in Opotiki and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Opotiki and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Opotiki with around 129mm 5.1 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in May »

June

Opotiki June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 152mm 4.7hrs 15.5hrs

The weather in June in Opotiki is characteristically cool and wet.

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

June is in the winter in Opotiki and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Opotiki with around 152mm 6 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in June »

July

Opotiki July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 137mm 5.2hrs 14.5hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Opotiki and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Opotiki with around 137mm 5.4 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in July »

August

Opotiki August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 163mm 5.3hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Opotiki and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Opotiki with around 163mm 6.4 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in August »

September

Opotiki September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 135mm 5.8hrs 12.1hrs

Opotiki's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Opotiki and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Opotiki with around 135mm 5.3 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in September »

October

Opotiki October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 119mm 6.7hrs 11.1hrs

October is a damp month in Opotiki and the temperature is generally 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 Opotiki.

October is in the spring in Opotiki and is typically the 3rd 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Opotiki with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in October »

November

Opotiki November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 118mm 7.3hrs 15.5hrs

The weather in November in Opotiki is characteristically mild and damp.

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

November is in the spring in Opotiki and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Opotiki with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in November »

December

Opotiki December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 139mm 7.4hrs 14.5hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Opotiki and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Opotiki with around 139mm 5.5 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Opotiki weather in December »

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Opotiki weather stats

Opotiki weather statistics
Hottest month: February 23°C 73.4°F
Driest month: February 94mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: April 6.5hrs
Coldest month: July 13.3°C 55.9°F
Wettest month: August 163mm 6.4ins
Warmest sea: February 20.3°C 68.5°F
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