When is the best time to go to Rakaia
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rakaia, 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 Rakaia
Rakaia weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rakaia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 54mm | 7.4hrs | 16.2hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Rakaia during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rakaia, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Rakaia and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Rakaia with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 50mm | 7hrs | 14.9hrs |
February in Rakaia is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rakaia, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Rakaia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rakaia with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 59mm | 5.6hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Rakaia is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rakaia, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Rakaia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rakaia with around 59mm 2.3 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 60mm | 5.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
Rakaia's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
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 Rakaia.
April is in the fall / autumn in Rakaia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rakaia with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 62mm | 4.6hrs | 10.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Rakaia and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rakaia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Rakaia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rakaia with around 62mm 2.4 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 52mm | 4.5hrs | 16.2hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Rakaia during the month of June
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 Rakaia.
June is in the winter in Rakaia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rakaia with around 52mm 2 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 64mm | 4.3hrs | 14.9hrs |
July in Rakaia is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rakaia for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Rakaia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rakaia with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 69mm | 5.1hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Rakaia is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rakaia for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Rakaia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rakaia with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 40mm | 5.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
Rakaia's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry 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 Rakaia.
September is in the spring in Rakaia and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rakaia with around 40mm 1.6 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 53mm | 6.6hrs | 10.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Rakaia 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 a good time to visit Rakaia.
October is in the spring in Rakaia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rakaia with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 54mm | 7hrs | 16.2hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Rakaia during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Rakaia.
November is in the spring in Rakaia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rakaia with around 54mm 2.1 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 54mm | 7.2hrs | 14.9hrs |
December in Rakaia is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rakaia, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Rakaia and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rakaia with around 54mm 2.1 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Rakaia weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 40mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.4°C 50.7°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 69mm 2.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
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