Climate Insights for Murupara

Whakatane District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Hottest
February
23°C peak
Coldest
July
4°C low
Wettest
September
139mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Murupara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1430mm of precipitation falls per year. Murupara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Murupara 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between August and September.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Feb Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Mar Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Apr Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° May Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jun Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 4° Jul Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Aug Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Sep Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 6° Oct Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Murupara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 23°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Murupara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1430mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 139mm of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 95mm. That's 44mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between August and September, totalling around 5cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Murupara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

91 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Murupara, which began on June 21, 2026. Murupara 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 391mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 307mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 346mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 385mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 17°
Mar 15°
Apr 12°
May 10°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct 11°
Nov 13°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Murupara is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Murupara 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
13 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Mar
11 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
124 mm
1 cm
May
6 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
4 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
134 mm
1 cm
Aug
4 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
135 mm
2 cm
Sep
6 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
139 mm
1 cm
Oct
7 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
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