Climate Insights for Waikawa

The climate in Waikawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 904mm of precipitation falls per year. Waikawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Waikawa 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 July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Waikawa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 17°C. July 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.

Waikawa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 904mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 100mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 44mm. That's 57mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Waikawa is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 37km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 40km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 36km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Waikawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Waikawa 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Waikawa is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Waikawa 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.