Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Hokitika, New Zealand in February
Weather score34Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 224mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
224mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
34
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 224mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hokitika, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February20°C average high
February is one of Hokitika's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February224mm average rain
February is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February6.1 hours average sun
February is one of Hokitika's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February18°C average sea
February is one of Hokitika's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February34 weather score
February is one of Hokitika's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.