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Ōpōtiki
Eastern Bay town with strong Māori heritage, beautiful coastline, and authentic rural New Zealand lifestyle.
Population
~4,880
Quick Facts
Annual Rainfall
1,400mm annually
Annual Sunshine
2,300 hours annually
Climate & Weather
Understanding the local climate helps you prepare for your new life in Ōpōtiki.
Summer (Dec - Feb)
Warm summers with coastal influence
25°C
Average High
15°C
Average Low
Winter (Jun - Aug)
Mild winters with good sunshine
17°C
Average High
7°C
Average Low
Monthly Weather Overview
Temperature and rainfall patterns throughout the year
Jan
High/Low
25°/15°C
Rainfall
90mm
Feb
High/Low
26°/16°C
Rainfall
80mm
Mar
High/Low
24°/14°C
Rainfall
95mm
Apr
High/Low
22°/12°C
Rainfall
100mm
May
High/Low
19°/9°C
Rainfall
120mm
Jun
High/Low
17°/7°C
Rainfall
135mm
Jul
High/Low
16°/6°C
Rainfall
140mm
Aug
High/Low
17°/7°C
Rainfall
130mm
Sep
High/Low
19°/9°C
Rainfall
115mm
Oct
High/Low
21°/11°C
Rainfall
100mm
Nov
High/Low
23°/13°C
Rainfall
90mm
Dec
High/Low
24°/14°C
Rainfall
85mm
Things to Do
Discover what makes Ōpōtiki special - from natural attractions to cultural experiences.
Ōpōtiki Beach - safe swimming and fishing
Motu Trails - world-class cycling and walking
Hukutaia Domain - ancient burial trees
Local marae - cultural experiences
Waioeka Gorge - scenic drive
Fishing - river and sea opportunities
Teacher Stories
Hear from teachers who chose to make Ōpōtiki their home
"Teaching in Ōpōtiki means being part of a community where everyone knows each other. The Māori culture is strong here, and I love that I can incorporate our traditions into everyday teaching."
Tama Ngata
Ōpōtiki College
Māori Studies teacher, local iwi member
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