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Exploring Kia Ora

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

• Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum
• Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
• Shiann Alpacas
• Mount Bauple National Park
• Tinana Creek Conservation Park
• Mount Kanigan Nature Refuge
• St. Patrick's Church

When is the Best Time to Explore Kia Ora?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Kia Ora, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Kia Ora are typically January and December, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are January and February, whereas September and July 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 29°C and at night it is 19°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 463 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 172 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 24°C and the night-time average is 11°C. Average precipitation for this season is 92 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 29°C and 15°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 324 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Kia Ora is 1053 mm.