Climate Insights for Oakura

The climate in Oakura is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1690mm of precipitation falls per year. Oakura receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Oakura is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Oakura has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Oakura is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1690mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 141mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 193mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 104mm. That's 89mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Oakura is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 34km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 39km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 29km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 10km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 37km/h in winter, 34km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 33km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Oakura, which began on March 20, 2026. Oakura is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Oakura based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.