Climate Insights for Rahotu

South Taranaki District, Taranaki, New Zealand

Hottest
February
20°C peak
Coldest
August
10°C low
Wettest
May
195mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Rahotu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1784mm of precipitation falls per year. Rahotu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rahotu 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, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Feb Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 17° Mar Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Apr Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15° May Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 13° Jun Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Jul Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 11° Aug Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° Sep Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 11° Oct Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Nov Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14° Dec Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Rahotu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 18°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 110mm Feb Precipitation: 108mm Mar Precipitation: 125mm Apr Precipitation: 162mm May Precipitation: 195mm Jun Precipitation: 154mm Jul Precipitation: 194mm Aug Precipitation: 187mm Sep Precipitation: 164mm Oct Precipitation: 128mm Nov Precipitation: 130mm Dec Precipitation: 127mm
Precipitation

Rahotu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1784mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 149mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 195mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 108mm. That's 88mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 30km/h May Wind Speed: 33km/h Jun Wind Speed: 32km/h Jul Wind Speed: 35km/h Aug Wind Speed: 33km/h Sep Wind Speed: 34km/h Oct Wind Speed: 31km/h Nov Wind Speed: 31km/h Dec Wind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed

Rahotu is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 27km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/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 33km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 28km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Rahotu, which began on March 20, 2026. Rahotu 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 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 422mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 344mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 483mm across the season with a monthly average of 161mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 536mm across the season with a monthly average of 179mm. Winds are strong, averaging 33km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rahotu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
19 °C
27 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
20 °C
27 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
19 °C
29 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
17 °C
30 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
16 °C
33 km/h
195 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
14 °C
32 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
13 °C
35 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
13 °C
33 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
13 °C
34 km/h
164 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
14 °C
31 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
16 °C
31 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
18 °C
29 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
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