When is the best time to go to Otaki
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Otaki, 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 Otaki
Otaki weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Otaki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 83mm | 8hrs | 15.8hrs |
The climate in Otaki during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Otaki, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Otaki and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Otaki with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 61mm | 7.7hrs | 14.6hrs |
February in Otaki is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Otaki, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Otaki and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Otaki with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 88mm | 6.2hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Otaki is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Otaki, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Otaki and is typically the 3rd 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Otaki with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 78mm | 5.7hrs | 12hrs |
Otaki's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Otaki.
April is in the fall / autumn in Otaki and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Otaki with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 105mm | 4.5hrs | 10.9hrs |
May is a damp month in Otaki and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Otaki for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Otaki and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Otaki with around 105mm 4.1 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 106mm | 3.8hrs | 15.8hrs |
June in Otaki is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Otaki for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Otaki 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 Otaki with around 106mm 4.2 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 114mm | 4.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
July in Otaki is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Otaki for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Otaki and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Otaki with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 97mm | 4.5hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Otaki is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Otaki for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Otaki and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Otaki with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 92mm | 5.1hrs | 12hrs |
Otaki's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Otaki for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Otaki and is typically the 4th warmest 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Otaki with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 99mm | 5.9hrs | 10.9hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Otaki and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Otaki.
October is in the spring in Otaki and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Otaki with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 83mm | 6.8hrs | 15.8hrs |
Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Otaki during the month of November
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 Otaki.
November is in the spring in Otaki and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Otaki with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 95mm | 7.3hrs | 14.6hrs |
December in Otaki is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
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 Otaki.
December is in the summer in Otaki and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Otaki with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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.
Other monthly averages
Otaki weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 21.3°C 70.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 61mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.1°C 53.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 114mm 4.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
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