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Tasmania, Australia

Akaroa

Akaroa is a locality in Tasmania, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 130 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population130
Local time20:00
41.29° S, 148.34° EElevation 22 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code7216
The year in Akaroaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low14° / 11°
Rain this month58mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Akaroa at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in February

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

61 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

44 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

February

Monuments nearby1+

within 6.8 km

Weather in Akaroa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Clear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct17°11°
Wed28 Oct22°11°0.9 mm
Thu29 Oct22°7°
Fri30 Oct22°11°
Sat31 Oct19°11°9.4 mm
Sun1 Nov18°11°4.1 mm
Mon2 Nov17°9°
Tue3 Nov18°12°8.5 mm
Wed4 Nov18°12°6.6 mm
Thu5 Nov17°9°

When to go to Akaroa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score838081715945444651516170
High18°18°18°16°15°13°12°12°13°14°15°17°
Low15°15°15°13°12°10°9°9°10°11°12°14°
Rain (mm)654455604861667060586374
Wet days6878911101091199
Sea17°18°18°17°16°14°13°13°13°13°14°16°

What's on in Akaroa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Akaroa

All monuments

Nature around Akaroa

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Akaroa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Akaroa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Tsunamis · Akaroa

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Akaroa

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

7216

Places near Akaroa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Akaroa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Akaroa.
What is the hottest month in Akaroa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Akaroa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Akaroa?
June is the wettest month with about 61 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Akaroa?
The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C and coolest in August at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Akaroa?
The postal code of Akaroa is 7216.