When is the best time to go to Castlepoint

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Castlepoint, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Castlepoint weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Castlepoint are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Castlepoint January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 59mm 7.5hrs 15.8hrs 18°C

The climate in Castlepoint during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Castlepoint, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Castlepoint and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in January »

February

Castlepoint February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 62mm 7.1hrs 14.6hrs 19°C

February in Castlepoint is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Castlepoint, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Castlepoint and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in February »

March

Castlepoint March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 101mm 5.8hrs 13.4hrs 18°C

The weather in March in Castlepoint is characteristically mild and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Castlepoint.

March is in the fall / autumn in Castlepoint and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in March »

April

Castlepoint April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 90mm 5.1hrs 12hrs 17°C

Castlepoint's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Castlepoint.

April is in the fall / autumn in Castlepoint and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in April »

May

Castlepoint May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 120mm 4.1hrs 10.9hrs 16°C

May is a wet month in Castlepoint and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Castlepoint for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Castlepoint and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in May »

June

Castlepoint June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 141mm 3.4hrs 15.8hrs 15°C

The climate in Castlepoint during June can be summarized as cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Castlepoint for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Castlepoint and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in June »

July

Castlepoint July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 148mm 3.6hrs 14.6hrs 14°C

July in Castlepoint is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Castlepoint for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Castlepoint and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in July »

August

Castlepoint August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 136mm 4hrs 13.4hrs 13°C

The weather in August in Castlepoint is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Castlepoint for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Castlepoint and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in August »

September

Castlepoint September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 111mm 4.8hrs 12hrs 14°C

Castlepoint's weather in September is typically cool and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Castlepoint for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Castlepoint and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in September »

October

Castlepoint October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 76mm 6.2hrs 10.9hrs 14°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Castlepoint and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Castlepoint.

October is in the spring in Castlepoint and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in October »

November

Castlepoint November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 68mm 6.7hrs 15.8hrs 15°C

The weather in November in Castlepoint is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Castlepoint.

November is in the spring in Castlepoint and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in November »

December

Castlepoint December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 84mm 6.7hrs 14.6hrs 17°C

December in Castlepoint is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Castlepoint, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Castlepoint and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Castlepoint with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlepoint weather in December »

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Castlepoint weather stats

Castlepoint weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22.4°C 72.3°F
Driest month: January 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: February 7.1hrs
Coldest month: July 11.2°C 52.2°F
Wettest month: July 148mm 5.8ins
Warmest sea: February 18.6°C 65.5°F
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