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The best time to visit Matamata

Month-by-month climate averages for Matamata, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Matamata is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Matamata is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in July (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1415 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Matamata forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Matamata weather by month

what to expect in Matamata through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Matamata's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Matamata by season.

Jan
22°
14°
Warm
Feb
22°
14°
Warm
Mar
21°
11°
Mild
Apr
18°
10°
Mild
May
15°
8°
Mild
Jun
13°
6°
Cool
Jul
12°
4°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
13°
4°
Cool
Sep
14°
6°
Cool
Oct
16°
7°
Mild
Nov
18°
9°
Mild
Dec
21°
12°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Matamata?
The most comfortable time to visit Matamata is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Matamata?
January is the warmest month in Matamata, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Matamata?
July is the coldest month in Matamata, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Matamata?
The wettest month in Matamata is usually July, out of roughly 1415 mm of precipitation across the year.

Matamata month by month