When is the best time to go to Waihi

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Waihi 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

Waihi January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 124mm 7.5hrs 15.4hrs

Waihi's weather in January is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

January is in the summer in Waihi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Waihi with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in January »

February

Waihi February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 130mm 6.9hrs 14.4hrs

February in Waihi is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Waihi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Waihi with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in February »

March

Waihi March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 177mm 5.7hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in March in Waihi is characteristically mild and wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Waihi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Waihi with around 177mm 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in March »

April

Waihi April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 156mm 5.4hrs 12.1hrs

Waihi's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

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 Waihi.

April is in the fall / autumn in Waihi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Waihi with around 156mm 6.1 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in April »

May

Waihi May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 165mm 4.4hrs 11.1hrs

May is a wet month in Waihi and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Waihi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Waihi with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in May »

June

Waihi June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 205mm 3.7hrs 15.4hrs

June is a very wet month in Waihi and the temperature is generally cool.

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

June is in the winter in Waihi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Waihi with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in June »

July

Waihi July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 205mm 4.2hrs 14.4hrs

July in Waihi is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

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

July is in the winter in Waihi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Waihi with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in July »

August

Waihi August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 204mm 4.3hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in August in Waihi is characteristically cool and very wet.

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

August is in the winter in Waihi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Waihi with around 204mm 8 inches of rain making it a very 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in August »

September

Waihi September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 177mm 4.8hrs 12.1hrs

Waihi's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Waihi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Waihi with around 177mm 7 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in September »

October

Waihi October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 144mm 5.8hrs 11.1hrs

October is a wet month in Waihi and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Waihi.

October is in the spring in Waihi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Waihi with around 144mm 5.7 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in October »

November

Waihi November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 136mm 6.6hrs 15.4hrs

November is a wet month in Waihi and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Waihi.

November is in the spring in Waihi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Waihi with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in November »

December

Waihi December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 148mm 6.9hrs 14.4hrs

December in Waihi is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the summer in Waihi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Waihi with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Waihi weather in December »

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Waihi weather stats

Waihi weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: January 124mm 4.9ins
Sunniest month: January 7.5hrs
Coldest month: July 12.5°C 54.5°F
Wettest month: June 205mm 8.1ins
Warmest sea: February 21°C 69.8°F
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