Akaroa, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Akaroa, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Akaroa, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Akaroa, New Zealand

Based on the climate and weather in Akaroa, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Akaroa, New Zealand by month

January

January is warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Skirts
Light footwear

February

If you visit Akaroa during February, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear

March

March in Akaroa is balmy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Rain coat
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage

April

April in Akaroa is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Umbrella
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage

May

In May, Akaroa can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Akaroa, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Socks

June

June for Akaroa is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. There is frost occasionally. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Socks
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans

July

If you go to Akaroa in July, you will notice that it is cold and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Umbrella
Jacket or coat

August

August in Akaroa is cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Warm pants or jeans

September

September for Akaroa is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Socks

October

In October, Akaroa is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range.

At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Akaroa, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece

November

November in Akaroa is balmy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Umbrella

December

If you vacation in Akaroa during December, you are likely to find that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Dresses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Akaroa, New Zealand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Akaroa, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types I
A SIM card that works in Akaroa
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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