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Exploring Rakaia

The welcoming city of Rakaia is known for its gardens. Popular attractions in and around Rakaia include:

• Salmon World
• Ashburton Domain
• Lake Hood
• Trott's Garden
• Ashburton Aviation Museum
• Historic Art Gallery and Museum
• The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum

When making plans for your trip to Rakaia, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Christchurch International Airport (CHC) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Rakaia?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Rakaia, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Rakaia 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 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 22°C and at night it is 11°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 145 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 184 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Rakaia is 682 mm.