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Exploring Ararata

The city of Ararata has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Ararata include:

• Tawhiti Museum
• KD's Elvis Presley Museum
• King Edward Park
• Taranaki Pioneer Village
• Rotokare Scenic Reserve
• Hawera Water Tower
• King Edward Park

When making plans for your trip to Ararata, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into New Plymouth (NPL) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Ararata?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Ararata, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Ararata are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and August, whereas February and January have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 21°C and at night it is 14°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 322 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 18°C during the day and 10°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 545 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 8°C. Average precipitation for this season is 545 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and 10°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 417 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Ararata is 1829 mm.