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The best time to visit Otaki

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

Short answer

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

Otaki is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in July (lows around 7°C), with roughly 2003 mm of precipitation across the year and August 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 Otaki forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Otaki weather by month

what to expect in Otaki through the year

Here is Otaki'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 Otaki by season.

Jan
22°
15°
Warm
Feb
21°
15°
Mild
Mar
19°
12°
Mild
Apr
18°
11°
Mild
May
16°
10°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
13°
Cool
Wettest
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
16°
10°
Mild
Nov
17°
11°
Mild
Dec
20°
14°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Otaki?
The most comfortable time to visit Otaki is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Otaki?
January is the warmest month in Otaki, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Otaki?
July is the coldest month in Otaki, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Otaki?
The wettest month in Otaki is usually August, out of roughly 2003 mm of precipitation across the year.

Otaki month by month