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Exploring Hurunui

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

• Flaxmere Garden
• Weka Pass Railway
• Waipara Springs Winery
• Sherwood Estate Winery
• Torlesse Wines
• Hurunui High Country Track
• Hawarden Golf Club

When is the Best Time to Explore Hurunui?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore Hurunui, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Hurunui are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are July and June, whereas September and February have the least.

Here's a rundown 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 22°C and at night it is 11°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 147 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 190 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 4°C. Average precipitation for this season is 163 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 20°C and 6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 187 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Hurunui is 687 mm.