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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 February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Matamata is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1594 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and October.

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

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
23°
15°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
22°
14°
Warm
Mar
20°
10°
Mild
Apr
19°
11°
Mild
May
15°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
13°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
19°
10°
Mild
Dec
22°
13°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Matamata?
The most comfortable time to visit Matamata is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Matamata?
January is the warmest month in Matamata, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Matamata?
August 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 January, out of roughly 1594 mm of precipitation across the year.

Matamata month by month