Akaroa, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Akaroa is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 756. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

756 Population 1,112/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population756
Density1,112/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population756
Population Density1,112 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-43.8038°, 172.9682°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,095 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Akaroa

Akaroa is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 756. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Akaroa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,112/sq mi
Coordinates43.8038°S, 172.9682°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

597 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 97 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 141 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 132 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 34 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 124 km
Jun 13, 2011 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.9 32 km
Feb 14, 2016 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.8 39 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 36 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 35 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 145 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 147 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 149 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 129 km
Jun 13, 2011 10 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 31 km
Jan 1, 2012 21 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 37 km
Aug 29, 1996 74 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.2 147 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 42 km
Jan 19, 2011 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 42 km
Jan 14, 2012 10 km E of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.1 34 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 2 119 km
1895 PIEGON BAY Meteorological 5.0 m - 14 km
1881 PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) Earthquake 3.0 m - 14 km
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m - 81 km
1922 SE. NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 89 km
1978 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological - - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
June 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
July 42°F (6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in

Akaroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Akaroa

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Akaroa Area School - - - -
Duvauchelle School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Akaroa

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RDU 98.5FM - MP3 128 kbps
3ABN Christian Radio bible teaching, christian AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthemz - AAC 130 kbps
Akaroa World Radio easy listening AAC
XS80s 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
Dave FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Power Hit FM 87.8 - Christchurch, NZ pop music, top 40 AAC+ 64 kbps
8K.NZ eclectic, independent MP3 192 kbps
RDU alternative MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Akaroa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Akaroa Museum
Craft Station
Godley Head Heritage Trust Museum
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum
Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum

Libraries in Akaroa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Akaroa library0.0
Diamond Harbour Library0.0
Little River Library0.0
Lyttelton Library0.0
Peace Memorial Library0.0
Redcliff Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Akaroa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akaroa Farmers Market
Lyttleton Farmers Market

Hotels in Akaroa

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akaroa Cottages - Heritage Collection
Akaroa Village Inn
Bruce Waterfront Apartments
La Rochelle Motel
La Voyageur Apartments
Les Troupes Apartments
Little River Hotel & Bar
SiloStay

Restaurants in Akaroa

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aihe
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
Kaimoana Takeaways
La Thai Restaurant
Ma Maison
THAI Trading Rooms
The Brasserie Kitchen & Wine Bar
The Hilltop
The Little Bistro
The Seafood Kitchen

Cafes in Akaroa

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akaroa Corner Cafe
Crater Cafe
L'escargot Rouge
The Common
The Duvauchelle Store Cafe
Waffle Haus

Cinemas in Akaroa

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ethels Cinema, Cafe & Bar

Monuments in Akaroa

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument to Maiharanui

Veterinaries in Akaroa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vetlife

Bus Stations in Akaroa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NZ #4150389912

Gas Stations in Akaroa

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied
Allied
Challenge
NPD Akaroa Motor Garage
NZ #1650926423

Golf Courses in Akaroa

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akaroa Golf Club

Airports Near Akaroa

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Christchurch International AirportCHCLarge Airport
Fernside Fields Airpark-Small Airport
Forest Field Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kings (Ladbrooks)-Small Airport
Rangiora Airfield-Small Airport
Taitapu Ag strip-Small Airport
West Melton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks)-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akaroa

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Onuku Church
Onuku Church
St Andrew's Anglican Church - Le Bons Bay
St John the Evangelist - Duvauchelle
St Patrick’s Akaroa Catholic Parish Church
St Peter's Anglican Church - Akaroa
Trinity Presbyterian Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Akaroa

9 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Akaroa.

Name Description
Boundary Falls
Fantail Falls
Fushia Falls
Ghost Falls
Hinewai Falls
Lisa Falls
Newtons Waterfall
Raukawa Falls
Wairuru Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akaroa

What is the population of Akaroa?

Akaroa has a population of 756 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1,112 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akaroa?

Akaroa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

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