When is the best time to go to North Shore
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit North Shore, 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.
Average temperatures in North Shore
North Shore weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit North Shore 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 80mm | 7.9hrs | 15.3hrs | 20°C |
January is a reasonably dry month in North Shore and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit North Shore, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
North Shore weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 77mm | 7.4hrs | 14.4hrs | 21°C |
February in North Shore is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit North Shore, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
North Shore weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 92mm | 6.2hrs | 13.3hrs | 20°C |
The weather in March in North Shore is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit North Shore, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
North Shore weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 99mm | 5.8hrs | 12.1hrs | 19°C |
North Shore's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit North Shore, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
North Shore weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 107mm | 4.9hrs | 11.2hrs | 18°C |
May is a damp month in North Shore 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 an okay time to visit North Shore.
May is in the fall / autumn in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 132mm | 4.1hrs | 15.3hrs | 17°C |
June is a wet month in North Shore and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to North Shore for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 133mm | 4.8hrs | 14.4hrs | 16°C |
July in North Shore is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to North Shore for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 125mm | 5.1hrs | 13.3hrs | 15°C |
The weather in August in North Shore is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to North Shore for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
North Shore weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 105mm | 5.4hrs | 12.1hrs | 15°C |
North Shore'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 North Shore.
September is in the spring in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
North Shore weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 86mm | 6.3hrs | 11.2hrs | 16°C |
October is a a little damp month in North Shore 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 a good time to visit North Shore.
October is in the spring in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
North Shore weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 85mm | 6.9hrs | 15.3hrs | 17°C |
Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in North Shore during the month of November
It is perhaps a good month to visit North Shore, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
North Shore weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 88mm | 7.7hrs | 14.4hrs | 19°C |
December in North Shore is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit North Shore, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in North Shore 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 North Shore 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.
Other monthly averages
North Shore weather stats
| 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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