Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Opotiki, New Zealand Average Monthly Weather
Weather score35Poor annual avg
Best months: February, January, March
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 18°C, sunshine averages 5.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 1548mm. Sea temperatures average 18°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
1548mm
Annual total
Sun
5.9h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
35
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 137mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Opotiki, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July14°C average high
July has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July137mm average rain
July sits near Opotiki's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, and October to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July4.6 hours average sun
July is below Opotiki's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July15°C average sea
July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July21 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.