Climate Insights for Rāngāmāti

The climate in Rāngāmāti is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1839mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 408mm of rainfall. Rāngāmāti is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperatures in Rāngāmāti vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Rāngāmāti is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1839mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 153mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 408mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 401mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Rāngāmāti is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Rāngāmāti, which began on December 21, 2026. Rāngāmāti is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Rāngāmāti is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rāngāmāti 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.