The climate of Punakaiki

Average climate of Punakaiki

The climate of Punakaiki has an average yearly temperature of 17°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 13°C and rise to 21°C.

Annually, about 1985 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Punakaiki.

The best time to visit Punakaiki is January to April and September to December. Although it often rains during this period, it rains less than in other months. The temperatures are also good for visiting Punakaiki.

13 to 21°C

1985 mm

• Average yearly temperature: 17°C
• Highest temperature: 21°C in January and February
• Lowest temperature: 13°C in July and August
• Precipitation: 1985 mm per year, averaging 165 mm per month
• Driest months: 123 mm in January, 139 mm in February and 143 mm in March
• Wettest months: 214 mm in May, 189 mm in July and 183 mm in August

Climate table Punakaiki

The climate table for Punakaiki shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Daytime temperature (°C)	21	21	20	18	16	14	13	13	15	16	18	19
Nighttime temperature (°C)	12	13	11	10	7	6	6	6	7	8	10	11
Precipitation (mm)	123	139	143	171	214	165	189	183	155	165	155	183
UV Index	8	7	6	5	3	3	3	4	5	7	8	8
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Temperature per month in Punakaiki

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Punakaiki, New Zealand

Precipitation per month in Punakaiki

This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in Punakaiki, New Zealand.

UV index per month in Punakaiki

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Punakaiki, New Zealand.

Yearly temperature in Punakaiki

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Punakaiki, New Zealand, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly total precipitation in Punakaiki

This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in Punakaiki, New Zealand.