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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Punakaiki, New Zealand, is another refreshing summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.3°C (55.9°F) and an average high of 18.2°C (64.8°F). On the advent of January, Punakaiki's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still refreshing 18.2°C (64.8°F) from December's 16.8°C (62.2°F). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the summer, February, is also an enjoyable month in Punakaiki, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 13.3°C (55.9°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F). February is the month that records the highest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 18.5°C (65.3°F) to a low of 13.3°C (55.9°F). Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the autumn, March, is still a refreshing month in Punakaiki, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 12.6°C (54.7°F). March ushers in an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.5°C (63.5°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Punakaiki, New Zealand, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 15.3°C (59.5°F) and min 11.3°C (52.3°F). April's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a mild 15.3°C (59.5°F), hardly different from the previous month. Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the autumn in Punakaiki, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 13.3°C (55.9°F) and min 9.6°C (49.3°F). May's average high-temperature stands at a still mild 13.3°C (55.9°F), showing little deviation from April's 15.3°C (59.5°F). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the winter, June, is still a cool month in Punakaiki, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.8°C (46°F) and 11.5°C (52.7°F). The beginning of June records an average high-temperature of a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F), marking a negligible difference from May's 13.3°C (55.9°F). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a cool winter month in Punakaiki, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 10.7°C (51.3°F) and 7.2°C (45°F). Punakaiki, New Zealand, records the coldest temperatures in July, averaging a high of 10.7°C (51.3°F) and a low of 7.2°C (45°F). Weather in July »
Weather in August
The last month of the winter, August, is also a fresh month in Punakaiki, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.4°C (45.3°F) and an average high of 11.4°C (52.5°F). The arrival of August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still fresh 11.4°C (52.5°F), bearing a close resemblance to July. Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the spring in Punakaiki, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.6°C (45.7°F) and max 11.9°C (53.4°F). As September takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still fresh 11.9°C (53.4°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October in Punakaiki, New Zealand, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.7°C (47.7°F) and 13.2°C (55.8°F). The onset of October brings with it an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.2°C (55.8°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the spring, November, is also a moderate month in Punakaiki, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average high of 14.7°C (58.5°F) and an average low of 10.2°C (50.4°F). The average high-temperature during November is a still moderate 14.7°C (58.5°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the summer in Punakaiki, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 16.8°C (62.2°F) and min 12.1°C (53.8°F). Punakaiki's entry into December measures an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Weather in December »
Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How many days does it rain in Punakaiki?
Throughout the year, there are 222.4 rainfall days, and 1480mm (58.27") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Punakaiki?
In Punakaiki, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.
How much does it snow in Punakaiki?
In Punakaiki, New Zealand, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 1mm (0.04").
What are the months with the highest UV index in Punakaiki?
The months with the highest UV index in Punakaiki are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What part of the year is the hottest in Punakaiki?
With average high and low temperatures of 18.5°C (65.3°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F) respectively, February is Punakaiki's warmest month.
What is the driest month in Punakaiki?
The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 14.2 days and typically collects 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Punakaiki?
On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Punakaiki, New Zealand, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. The next Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from NZST to NZDT.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Punakaiki?
The months with the lowest UV index in Punakaiki are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the month with the shortest days in Punakaiki?
June has the shortest days of the year in Punakaiki, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Punakaiki?
The month with the least sunshine in Punakaiki is June, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.
What time of the year is the coldest in Punakaiki?
July is the month when Punakaiki, New Zealand, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 10.7°C (51.3°F) and a low of 7.2°C (45°F).
What is the least humid month in Punakaiki?
With an average relative humidity of 79%, July is the least humid month in Punakaiki.
When does it snow in Punakaiki?
The only month with snowfall in Punakaiki, New Zealand, is July.
When does it snow the most in Punakaiki?
July is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the wettest month in Punakaiki?
The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 22.2 days and typically aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation.
What is the most humid month in Punakaiki?
The most humid month in Punakaiki is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
When are the longest days in Punakaiki?
With an average of 15h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
What month has the most sunshine in Punakaiki?
With an average of 8.8h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Punakaiki, New Zealand.
Average temperature
Punakaiki, New Zealand
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).
Average pressure
Punakaiki, New Zealand
- Average pressure in January:
1013.1mbar - Average pressure in February:
1015.6mbar - Average pressure in March:
1017.9mbar - Average pressure in April:
1017mbar - Average pressure in May:
1014.1mbar - Average pressure in June:
1015.5mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1014.1mbar - Average pressure in August:
1013.2mbar - Average pressure in September:
1012.5mbar - Average pressure in October:
1013mbar - Average pressure in November:
1012.9mbar - Average pressure in December:
1013.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed
Punakaiki, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in January:
14.2km/h - Average wind speed in February:
12.3km/h - Average wind speed in March:
12km/h - Average wind speed in April:
13.4km/h - Average wind speed in May:
14.2km/h - Average wind speed in June:
14.1km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
14.4km/h - Average wind speed in August:
13.7km/h - Average wind speed in September:
15.3km/h - Average wind speed in October:
15.6km/h - Average wind speed in November:
14.4km/h - Average wind speed in December:
13.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12km/h).
Average humidity
Punakaiki, New Zealand
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).
Average rainfall
Punakaiki, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in January:
109mm - Average rainfall in February:
69mm - Average rainfall in March:
84mm - Average rainfall in April:
130mm - Average rainfall in May:
139mm - Average rainfall in June:
109mm
- Average rainfall in July:
143mm - Average rainfall in August:
129mm - Average rainfall in September:
145mm - Average rainfall in October:
153mm - Average rainfall in November:
121mm - Average rainfall in December:
149mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (69mm).
Average rainfall days
Punakaiki, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in January:
17.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
14.2 days - Average rainfall days in March:
16.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
18.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
19.4 days - Average rainfall days in June:
17.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
18 days - Average rainfall days in August:
20.6 days - Average rainfall days in September:
20 days - Average rainfall days in October:
22.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
20 days - Average rainfall days in December:
18.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).
Average snowfall
Punakaiki, New Zealand
The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days
Punakaiki, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in January:
0 days - Average snowfall days in February:
0 days - Average snowfall days in March:
0 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0 days - Average snowfall days in December:
0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Punakaiki, New Zealand
- Average daylight in January:
14h and 5min - Average daylight in February:
13h and 4min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in April:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in May:
9h and 5min - Average daylight in June:
9h and 1min
- Average daylight in July:
9h and 2min - Average daylight in August:
10h and 3min - Average daylight in September:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in October:
13h and 1min - Average daylight in November:
14h and 3min - Average daylight in December:
15h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January:
8h and 2min - Average sunshine in February:
7h and 1min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
6h and 2min - Average sunshine in May:
6h and 3min - Average sunshine in June:
5h and 3min
- Average sunshine in July:
5h and 5min - Average sunshine in August:
6h and 3min - Average sunshine in September:
6h and 2min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 5min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 0min - Average sunshine in December:
8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days
Punakaiki, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in January:
11.9 days - Average sunshine days in February:
12.2 days - Average sunshine days in March:
13 days - Average sunshine days in April:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in June:
10.4 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
8.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
7.7 days - Average sunshine days in October:
7.1 days - Average sunshine days in November:
8.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).
Average UV index
Punakaiki, New Zealand
The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover
Punakaiki, New Zealand
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility
Punakaiki, New Zealand
The months with the highest visibility are February, March and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
