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Exploring Atarau

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

• Paparoa National Park
• Rapahoe Beach
• West Coast Rail Trail
• Pancake Rocks
• Pororari River Track
• Punakaiki Beach
• Lake Brunner

When making plans for your holiday in Atarau, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Westport (WSZ) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Atarau?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Atarau, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Atarau are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and December, whereas March and February have the least.

Here's an overview 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 19°C and at night it is 12°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 582 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 16°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 696 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 13°C and the night-time average is 5°C. Average precipitation for this season is 704 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 18°C and 8°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 756 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Atarau is 2738 mm.