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Exploring Waianakarua

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

• Hampden Beach
• Moeraki Boulders
• Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
• Oamaru Harbour
• Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
• Steampunk HQ
• Macraes Gold Mine

When is the Best Time to Explore Waianakarua?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Waianakarua, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Waianakarua are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are December and January, whereas August and September 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 17°C and at night it is 11°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 235 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 14°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 180 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 11°C and the night-time average is 5°C. Average precipitation for this season is 143 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 16°C and 7°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 254 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Waianakarua is 812 mm.