When is the best time to go to Matamata
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Matamata, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Matamata
Matamata weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Matamata are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 85mm | 7.8hrs | 15.4hrs |
January is a a little damp month in Matamata and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matamata, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Matamata and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Matamata with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 90mm | 7.2hrs | 14.4hrs |
February in Matamata is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matamata, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Matamata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matamata with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Matamata weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 111mm | 6.1hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in March in Matamata is characteristically warm and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matamata, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Matamata and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Matamata with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 103mm | 5.8hrs | 12.1hrs |
Matamata's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matamata.
April is in the fall / autumn in Matamata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Matamata with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 117mm | 4.7hrs | 11.1hrs |
May is a damp month in Matamata and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matamata.
May is in the fall / autumn in Matamata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Matamata with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 129mm | 3.9hrs | 15.4hrs |
The climate in Matamata during June can be summarized as cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matamata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Matamata and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Matamata with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 140mm | 4.5hrs | 14.4hrs |
July in Matamata is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matamata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Matamata and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Matamata with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 137mm | 4.7hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in August in Matamata is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matamata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Matamata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Matamata with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 125mm | 5.1hrs | 12.1hrs |
Matamata's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matamata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Matamata and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Matamata with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Matamata weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 105mm | 6.1hrs | 11.1hrs |
October is a damp month in Matamata and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matamata.
October is in the spring in Matamata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Matamata with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 107mm | 6.9hrs | 15.4hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Matamata during the month of November
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matamata, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Matamata and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Matamata with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Matamata weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 111mm | 7.2hrs | 14.4hrs |
December in Matamata is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matamata, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Matamata and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Matamata with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Matamata weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 85mm 3.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 140mm 5.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 21°C 69.8°F |
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