When is the best time to go to Papatowai
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Papatowai, 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 Papatowai
Papatowai weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Papatowai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 102mm | 5.9hrs | 16.6hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Papatowai during the month of January
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 Papatowai.
January is in the summer in Papatowai and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Papatowai with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Papatowai weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 74mm | 6hrs | 15.1hrs |
February in Papatowai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Papatowai, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Papatowai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Papatowai with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Papatowai weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 93mm | 4.5hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in March in Papatowai is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Papatowai, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Papatowai and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Papatowai with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 98mm | 4hrs | 11.9hrs |
Papatowai's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
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 Papatowai.
April is in the fall / autumn in Papatowai and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Papatowai with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 116mm | 3hrs | 10.6hrs |
May is a damp month in Papatowai and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Papatowai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Papatowai and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Papatowai with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 104mm | 3.1hrs | 16.6hrs |
June is a damp month in Papatowai and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Papatowai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Papatowai and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Papatowai with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 97mm | 3.2hrs | 15.1hrs |
July in Papatowai is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Papatowai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Papatowai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Papatowai with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 73mm | 4hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in August in Papatowai is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 Papatowai.
August is in the winter in Papatowai and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Papatowai with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 88mm | 4.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
Papatowai's weather in September is typically cool and a little 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 Papatowai.
September is in the spring in Papatowai and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Papatowai with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Papatowai weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 98mm | 5.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Papatowai and the temperature is generally cool.
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 Papatowai.
October is in the spring in Papatowai and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Papatowai with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Papatowai weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 84mm | 5.9hrs | 16.6hrs |
The weather in November in Papatowai is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Papatowai, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Papatowai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Papatowai with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Papatowai weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 92mm | 6.1hrs | 15.1hrs |
December in Papatowai is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Papatowai, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Papatowai and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Papatowai with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Papatowai weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 73mm 2.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 8.5°C 47.3°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 116mm 4.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
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