When is the best time to go to Opunake

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Opunake 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

Opunake January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 108mm 8.2hrs 15.6hrs 18°C

Opunake's weather in January is typically mild and damp in nature.

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

January is in the summer in Opunake and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Opunake with around 108mm 4.2 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Opunake February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 93mm 8hrs 14.5hrs 19°C

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

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

February is in the summer in Opunake and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Opunake with around 93mm 3.6 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Opunake March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 115mm 6.3hrs 13.3hrs 19°C

The weather in March in Opunake 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 Opunake.

March is in the fall / autumn in Opunake and is typically the 3rd 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Opunake with around 115mm 4.5 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Opunake April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 120mm 5.7hrs 12hrs 18°C

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

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 Opunake.

April is in the fall / autumn in Opunake and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Opunake with around 120mm 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Opunake May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 137mm 4.6hrs 11hrs 16°C

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Opunake and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Opunake with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Opunake June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 158mm 3.9hrs 15.6hrs 15°C

Opunake's weather in June is typically cool and wet in nature.

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

June is in the winter in Opunake and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Opunake with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Opunake July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 162mm 4.4hrs 14.5hrs 14°C

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

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

July is in the winter in Opunake and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Opunake with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Opunake August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 139mm 4.7hrs 13.3hrs 14°C

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

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

August is in the winter in Opunake and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Opunake with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Opunake September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 133mm 5.1hrs 12hrs 14°C

Opunake'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 Opunake for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Opunake 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 (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Opunake with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Opunake October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 127mm 6.1hrs 11hrs 14°C

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

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

October is in the spring in Opunake and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Opunake with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Opunake November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 114mm 7hrs 15.6hrs 15°C

November is a damp month in Opunake and the temperature is generally mild.

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

November is in the spring in Opunake and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Opunake with around 114mm 4.5 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Opunake December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 116mm 7.7hrs 14.5hrs 17°C

December in Opunake is generally damp 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 Opunake.

December is in the summer in Opunake and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Opunake with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Opunake weather stats

Opunake weather statistics
Hottest month: February 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: February 93mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: July 11.6°C 52.9°F
Wettest month: July 162mm 6.4ins
Warmest sea: February 19.3°C 66.7°F
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