AI-generatedMatamata at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – May
- Warmest month
- Feb · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,990 h
- Rain a year
- 1,160 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 67 m
Climate in Matamata
Matamata has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year, Matamata is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Matamata
The best time to visit Matamata is from October to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to June. Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 122 mm.
Matamata through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Matamata in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–20 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Matamata in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Matamata in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 18–23 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Matamata in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – May
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:3319:33
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:16–07:07 · evening 18:58–19:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:06–06:16 · evening 19:49–19:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Matamata compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 17° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.1 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.6 h |
What is the weather like in Matamata in October?
In October, Matamata is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Matamata.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 0 min06:33 – 19:33
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Matamata
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Matamata: score 84 against 69. In January, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. January has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 103 mm | 72 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Matamata month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January24° · 7.4 h
In January, Matamata is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in January83February24° · 6.7 h
In February, Matamata is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in February83March23° · 6.3 h
In March, Matamata is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in March75April20° · 5.2 h
In April, Matamata is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in April69May18° · 4.4 h
In May, Matamata is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in May56June15° · 4.0 h
In June, Matamata is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in June50July15° · 4.2 h
In July, Matamata is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in July54August15° · 4.9 h
In August, Matamata is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in August62September16° · 4.8 h
In September, Matamata is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in September69October18° · 5.4 h
In October, Matamata is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in October75November20° · 6.2 h
In November, Matamata is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in November73December22° · 6.1 h
In December, Matamata is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Matamata.
Matamata in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Matamata
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in February (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84 | 24° | 14° | 7.4 h | 9 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 24° | 14° | 6.7 h | 8 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 23° | 13° | 6.3 h | 8 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 20° | 11° | 5.2 h | 10 | 82 |
| MayMay | 69 | 18° | 8° | 4.4 h | 11 | 100 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 15° | 6° | 4.0 h | 12 | 106 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 15° | 5° | 4.2 h | 13 | 122 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 15° | 5° | 4.9 h | 14 | 111 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 16° | 7° | 4.8 h | 13 | 114 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 18° | 8° | 5.4 h | 13 | 103 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 20° | 10° | 6.2 h | 12 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 22° | 12° | 6.1 h | 12 | 108 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.81° S, 175.76° E · 67 m · Pacific/Auckland
Sunshine hours in Matamata
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Matamata, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Matamata: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Matamata has about 13 rainy days with 103 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Matamata
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Matamata
How breezy and how cloudy Matamata is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Matamata typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Matamata: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Matamata
Weather for your travel dates
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Matamata in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Matamata has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 22 h 45 min
- Distance
- 18,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Matamata vs Katikati
In October the holiday weather in Matamata and Katikati is about equally good (score 69 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Katikati as in Matamata. Katikati gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Matamata | Katikati |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Oct – May | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Matamata ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hastings19°83
- 2Blenheim18°74
- 3Tauranga18°16°73
- 4Christchurch17°73
- 5Auckland18°16°72
- 6MatamataThis page18°69
- 7Hamilton18°67
- 8Rotorua17°65
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Frequently asked questions about Matamata
When is the best time to visit Matamata?
The best time to visit Matamata is from October to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Matamata?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Matamata?
Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 122 mm. The driest month is March with 71 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Matamata get?
Matamata gets around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.4 hours a day; in June there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Matamata in?
Matamata is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Matamata?
A nonstop flight from London to Matamata takes about 22 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,470 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Matamata?
Matamata has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 66, summer holidays 53, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 79.