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Exploring Ratana

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

• Turakina Beach
• Durie Hill Elevator
• Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
• Whanganui Museum
• South Beach
• Virginia Lake
• Castlecliff Beach

When arranging your Ratana getaway, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to Whanganui (WAG) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Ratana?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Ratana, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Ratana are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually August and July. The months with the most rain are August and September, whereas January 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 21°C and at night it is 13°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 245 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 17°C during the day and 9°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 324 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 7°C. Average precipitation for this season is 334 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 20°C and 9°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 303 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Ratana is 1207 mm.