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The best time to visit Motueka

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

Short answer

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

Motueka is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in August (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1078 mm of precipitation across the year and June 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 Motueka forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Motueka weather by month

what to expect in Motueka through the year

Here is Motueka'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 Motueka by season.

Jan
22°
14°
Warm
Feb
22°
13°
Warm
Mar
20°
11°
Mild
Apr
18°
10°
Mild
May
15°
Mild
Jun
13°
Cool
Wettest
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
13°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
18°
10°
Mild
Dec
22°
14°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Motueka?
The most comfortable time to visit Motueka is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Motueka?
January is the warmest month in Motueka, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Motueka?
August is the coldest month in Motueka, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Motueka?
The wettest month in Motueka is usually June, out of roughly 1078 mm of precipitation across the year.

Motueka month by month