When is the best time to go to Murrays Bay

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Murrays Bay, 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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Murrays Bay weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Murrays Bay 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

Murrays Bay January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 80mm 7.9hrs 15.3hrs 20°C

Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Murrays Bay during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Murrays Bay, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Murrays Bay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Murrays Bay February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 77mm 7.4hrs 14.4hrs 21°C

February in Murrays Bay is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Murrays Bay, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Murrays Bay and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 77mm 3 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Murrays Bay March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 92mm 6.2hrs 13.3hrs 20°C

The weather in March in Murrays Bay is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Murrays Bay and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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.

Murrays Bay weather in March »

April

Murrays Bay April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 99mm 5.8hrs 12.1hrs 19°C

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Murrays Bay, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Murrays Bay and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Murrays Bay weather in April »

May

Murrays Bay May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 107mm 4.9hrs 11.2hrs 18°C

May is a damp month in Murrays Bay 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 Murrays Bay.

May is in the fall / autumn in Murrays Bay and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Murrays Bay weather in May »

June

Murrays Bay June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 132mm 4.1hrs 15.3hrs 17°C

June in Murrays Bay is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

June is in the winter in Murrays Bay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Murrays Bay weather in June »

July

Murrays Bay July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 133mm 4.8hrs 14.4hrs 16°C

July in Murrays Bay is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Murrays Bay and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Murrays Bay weather in July »

August

Murrays Bay August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 125mm 5.1hrs 13.3hrs 15°C

The weather in August in Murrays Bay is characteristically mild and wet.

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

August is in the winter in Murrays Bay and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Murrays Bay weather in August »

September

Murrays Bay September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 105mm 5.4hrs 12.1hrs 15°C

Murrays Bay's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Murrays Bay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Murrays Bay weather in September »

October

Murrays Bay October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 86mm 6.3hrs 11.2hrs 16°C

October is a a little damp month in Murrays Bay and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Murrays Bay.

October is in the spring in Murrays Bay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Murrays Bay weather in October »

November

Murrays Bay November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 85mm 6.9hrs 15.3hrs 17°C

Murrays Bay's weather in November is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

November is in the spring in Murrays Bay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Murrays Bay weather in November »

December

Murrays Bay December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 88mm 7.7hrs 14.4hrs 19°C

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Murrays Bay, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Murrays Bay and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Murrays Bay with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Murrays Bay weather in December »

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Murrays Bay weather stats

Murrays Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: February 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: February 77mm 3ins
Sunniest month: January 7.9hrs
Coldest month: July 14.4°C 57.9°F
Wettest month: July 133mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: February 21°C 69.8°F
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