When is the best time to go to Whakatane
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Whakatane, 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 Whakatane
Whakatane weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Whakatane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 94mm | 8.2hrs | 15.5hrs | 20°C |
The climate in Whakatane during January can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whakatane, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Whakatane and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Whakatane with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Whakatane weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 92mm | 7.7hrs | 14.4hrs | 21°C |
February in Whakatane is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whakatane, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Whakatane and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Whakatane with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Whakatane weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 132mm | 6.8hrs | 13.3hrs | 21°C |
The weather in March in Whakatane is characteristically warm and wet.
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 Whakatane.
March is in the fall / autumn in Whakatane and is typically the 3rd 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Whakatane with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 94mm | 6.7hrs | 12.1hrs | 20°C |
Whakatane's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whakatane, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Whakatane and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Whakatane with around 94mm 3.7 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.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 111mm | 5.8hrs | 11.1hrs | 18°C |
May is a damp month in Whakatane 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 Whakatane.
May is in the fall / autumn in Whakatane and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Whakatane with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 138mm | 4.9hrs | 15.5hrs | 17°C |
The climate in Whakatane during June can be summarized as mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whakatane for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Whakatane and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Whakatane with around 138mm 5.4 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 123mm | 5.5hrs | 14.4hrs | 16°C |
July in Whakatane is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whakatane for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Whakatane and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Whakatane with around 123mm 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 138mm | 5.6hrs | 13.3hrs | 15°C |
The weather in August in Whakatane is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whakatane for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Whakatane and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Whakatane with around 138mm 5.4 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 113mm | 6hrs | 12.1hrs | 15°C |
Whakatane's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
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 Whakatane.
September is in the spring in Whakatane and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Whakatane with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 hours of sunshine per day.
Whakatane weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 100mm | 6.9hrs | 11.1hrs | 16°C |
October is a a little damp month in Whakatane 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 Whakatane.
October is in the spring in Whakatane and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Whakatane with around 100mm 3.9 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Whakatane weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 99mm | 7.5hrs | 15.5hrs | 17°C |
November is a a little damp month in Whakatane and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whakatane, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Whakatane and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whakatane with around 99mm 3.9 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Whakatane weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 113mm | 7.6hrs | 14.4hrs | 19°C |
December in Whakatane is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Whakatane.
December is in the summer in Whakatane and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Whakatane with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Whakatane weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 24°C 75.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 92mm 3.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 14.3°C 57.7°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 138mm 5.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 21.1°C 70°F |
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