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Exploring Matapu

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

• Hollard Gardens
• Rotokare Scenic Reserve
• Manganui Ski Area
• Mount Taranaki
• The Goblin Forest
• Tawhiti Museum
• King Edward Park

When making plans for your trip to Matapu, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight into New Plymouth (NPL) 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 Matapu?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore Matapu, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Matapu are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and August, whereas January and February 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 21°C and at night it is 14°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 321 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 18°C during the day and 10°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 545 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 8°C. Average precipitation for this season is 545 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and 10°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 417 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Matapu is 1828 mm.