Opotiki, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Opotiki is a small city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 5,210. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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

5,210 Population

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

63.8 in Annual Rain

Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population5,210

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

Rain63.8 in/yr

Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Population	5,210
Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates	-38.0092°, 177.2871°
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland
Country	🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / Province	Bay of Plenty
Average Temperature	56°F (13°C)
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	47°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation	63.8 inches (1,621 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Opotiki

Opotiki is a small city in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 5,210. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Opotiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	56.1°F
	4% above New Zealand avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	47°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates	38.0092°S, 177.2871°E
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.8"

68% above New Zealand avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.85"

Driest Month (Feb) 4.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,847 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Feb 5, 1995	118 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand	M7.1	132 km
Dec 15, 1994	83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand	M6.5	84 km
Feb 10, 1995	102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand	M6.5	117 km
Aug 10, 1993	42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand	M6.4	61 km
Dec 7, 2012	27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M6.3	116 km
Jun 21, 1992	31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand	M6.2	52 km
Feb 13, 1995	125 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand	M6.0	126 km
Feb 6, 1995	100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand	M5.9	127 km
Feb 6, 1995	117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand	M5.9	138 km
May 16, 1992	25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand	M5.8	70 km
Feb 9, 1995	91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand	M5.7	114 km
Aug 18, 1999	74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand	M5.7	74 km
Jul 18, 2004	20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.6	68 km
Feb 6, 1995	113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand	M5.6	135 km
Jan 27, 2011	21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	125 km
Mar 25, 1992	28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	44 km
Oct 16, 2012	8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	120 km
Feb 6, 1995	117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand	M5.6	136 km
Mar 22, 1990	115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.6	122 km
May 5, 2023	82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	85 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1947	OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND	Earthquake	6.0 m	-	147 km
2022	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Earthquake	1.0 m	-	149 km
1914	TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	-	1	83 km
1895	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	143 km
1831	POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND	Earthquake	-	-	99 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whakaari/White Island (55 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	55 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	70 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	95 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	115 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	122 km
Taupo	Caldera	760 m (2,493 ft)	260	144 km
Tongariro	Stratovolcano(es)	1,978 m (6,490 ft)	2012	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	4.5 in
February	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Driest
March	63°F (17°C)	5.5 in
April	58°F (14°C)	5.2 in
May	52°F (11°C)	5.3 in
June	48°F (9°C)	6.9 in	Wettest
July	47°F (9°C)	5.8 in	Coldest
August	49°F (9°C)	6.7 in
September	52°F (11°C)	5.6 in
October	55°F (13°C)	4.7 in
November	58°F (15°C)	4.2 in
December	62°F (17°C)	5.3 in

Opotiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Opotiki

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Ashbrook School	-	-	-	-
Ōpōtiki College	-	-	-	-
Opotiki Primary School	-	-	-	-
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School	-	-	-	-
Woodlands School	-	-	-	-
Omarumutu School	-	-	-	-
Waiotahe Valley School	-	-	-	-
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Waioweka	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Opotiki

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Keep Laughing Forever Radio	80's, 90's	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Opotiki

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Opotiki Museum

Libraries in Opotiki

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Ōhope Beach Library		0.0
Opotiki DIstrict Library		0.0

Hotels in Opotiki

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Masonic Hotel

Opotiki Hotel

The Royal

Restaurants in Opotiki

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crossroad restaurant

Janes Sushi

Kashini Indian Cuisine

Cafes in Opotiki

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hot Bread Shop Cafe

The Bakehouse Cafe

Two Fish

Cinemas in Opotiki

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opotiki De Luxe Theatre

Gas Stations in Opotiki

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied

Caltex

Gull

Mobil

NZ #4261811496

Waitomo

Z Aviation

Banks in Opotiki

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Bank of New Zealand

Westpac

Golf Courses in Opotiki

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ōpōtiki Golf Club

Airports Near Opotiki

4 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Gisborne Airport	GIS	Medium Airport
Whakatāne Airport	WHK	Medium Airport
Galatea Airfield	-	Small Airport
Opotiki Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Opotiki

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Postshop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Opotiki

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Hiona St Stephen's Church
Hiona St Stephen's Church Op Shop
Opotiki Baptist Church
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church
St John's Union Church

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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What is the population of Opotiki?

Opotiki has a population of 5,210 residents and is located in New Zealand..

What is the weather like in Opotiki?

Opotiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 63.8 inches.

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