When to go · Opotiki
Opotiki, month by month
The best months for Opotiki: Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Opotiki's best window: Dec–Feb, Apr–May.23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Opotiki's best window: Dec–Feb, Apr–May.23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb, Apr–May). Across New Zealand: Warm, stable and quieter: the pick for the South Island and Great Walks.22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Opotiki's best window: Dec–Feb, Apr–May.20 °C (68 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Opotiki's best window: Dec–Feb, Apr–May.18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy).15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Jul (rainy).14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb, Apr–May). Across New Zealand: Cold and clear in the south, wet in the north; best snow of the season.15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb, Apr–May). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb, Apr–May). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb, Apr–May). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Opotiki's best window: Dec–Feb, Apr–May.22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Opotiki, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8 (better)
Feb: 9
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 0
January: Inside Opotiki's best window: Dec–Feb, Apr–May.
February: Inside Opotiki's best window: Dec–Feb, Apr–May.
Opotiki: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.