Canterbury, New Zealand
Akaroa cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Akaroa in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 68°Fwarmest average high (February)
- 52°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 33%fewest rain days (January)
- 46%most rain days (June)
Weather in Akaroa right now
Weather in Akaroa by month
Average highs run from 52°F (11°C) in July to 68°F (20°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in January and the most in June. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67 / 56°F19 / 13°C | 33% | 15 mph24 km/h | 63°F17°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| February | 68 / 56°F20 / 14°C | 35% | 14 mph23 km/h | 64°F18°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| March | 65 / 53°F18 / 12°C | 37% | 15 mph24 km/h | 62°F17°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| April | 62 / 51°F17 / 10°C | 33% | 13 mph22 km/h | 59°F15°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| May | 58 / 47°F15 / 8°C | 34% | 14 mph22 km/h | 56°F13°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 13 ft |
| June | 54 / 45°F12 / 7°C | 46% | 15 mph24 km/h | 53°F11°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| July | 52 / 43°F11 / 6°C | 40% | 15 mph24 km/h | 51°F10°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 13 ft |
| August | 54 / 42°F12 / 6°C | 37% | 14 mph23 km/h | 49°F10°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| September | 58 / 45°F14 / 7°C | 40% | 16 mph26 km/h | 51°F10°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| October | 60 / 46°F16 / 8°C | 37% | 16 mph26 km/h | 53°F12°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| November | 64 / 51°F18 / 11°C | 33% | 15 mph25 km/h | 57°F14°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| December | 66 / 54°F19 / 12°C | 43% | 15 mph24 km/h | 60°F16°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Akaroa
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 132026 | Silver MoonSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
Ships that visit Akaroa
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.