When is the best time to go to Hokitika?
When is the best time to go to Hokitika? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Hokitika are February and March
- On average, the warmest months are January, February, March and December
- The coldest months are July and August
- The rainiest months are September and December
- The best months for swimming are January, February and March
For full information about the climate and weather in Hokitika a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Average temp. | Rainfall | Our opinion | View Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 
| 14°C/20°C | 327mm | tolerable weather | Hokitika in january |
| February |
| 15°C/21°C | 169mm | good weather | Hokitika in february |
| March |
| 14°C/20°C | 141mm | good weather | Hokitika in march |
| April |
| 13°C/18°C | 285mm | tolerable weather | Hokitika in april |
| May |
| 10°C/16°C | 294mm | tolerable weather | Hokitika in may |
| June |
| 10°C/14°C | 254mm | tolerable weather | Hokitika in june |
| July |
| 8°C/13°C | 234mm | bad weather | Hokitika in july |
| August |
| 8°C/13°C | 293mm | bad weather | Hokitika in august |
| September |
| 9°C/13°C | 354mm | bad weather | Hokitika in september |
| October |
| 10°C/14°C | 332mm | tolerable weather | Hokitika in october |
| November |
| 11°C/16°C | 155mm | tolerable weather | Hokitika in november |
| December |
| 12°C/19°C | 434mm | tolerable weather | Hokitika in december |
Weather and climate in Hokitika
- In january the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 18°C and it rains about 47% of the time in january.
- From february to march the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 17°C and it rains about 37% of the time in march.
- Between april and june the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 26°C and you can expect to have 254mm of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between july and september the climate is unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 19°C and it rains about 354mm each month.
- Between the months of october and november the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 16°C.
- In the month of december the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 25°C and it rains about 434mm each month.
Chart: temperature and rainfall in Hokitika
The chart below allows you to look at the following seasonal norms for the city of Hokitika: minimum and maximum temperatures, and the monthly volume of precipitation for each month of the year.
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