Climate Insights for Rahotu

The climate in Rahotu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1414mm 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 9°C.

Rahotu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 21°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Rahotu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1414mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 118mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 168mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 69mm. That's 99mm 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.

Rahotu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Rahotu, which began on June 21, 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 9°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Rahotu is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°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.

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.