When is the best time to go to Whangarei

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Whangarei 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

Whangarei January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 102mm 7.6hrs 15.2hrs 21°C

Whangarei's weather in January is typically warm and damp in nature.

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

January is in the summer in Whangarei and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Whangarei with around 102mm 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Whangarei February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 119mm 6.7hrs 14.3hrs 21°C

February in Whangarei is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Whangarei 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 Whangarei with around 119mm 4.7 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in February »

March

Whangarei March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 138mm 5.5hrs 13.2hrs 21°C

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Whangarei and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Whangarei with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in March »

April

Whangarei April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 136mm 5.2hrs 12.1hrs 20°C

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Whangarei and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Whangarei with around 136mm 5.3 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in April »

May

Whangarei May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 132mm 4.7hrs 11.2hrs 19°C

May is a wet month in Whangarei 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 Whangarei.

May is in the fall / autumn in Whangarei and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Whangarei 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in May »

June

Whangarei June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 190mm 3.9hrs 15.2hrs 17°C

The weather in June in Whangarei is characteristically mild and wet.

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

June is in the winter in Whangarei and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Whangarei with around 190mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in June »

July

Whangarei July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 169mm 4.5hrs 14.3hrs 16°C

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

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

July is in the winter in Whangarei and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Whangarei with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in July »

August

Whangarei August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 169mm 4.8hrs 13.2hrs 16°C

The weather in August in Whangarei is characteristically mild and wet.

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

August is in the winter in Whangarei and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Whangarei with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Whangarei weather in August »

September

Whangarei September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 132mm 5.2hrs 12.1hrs 16°C

Whangarei's weather in September is typically mild and wet 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 Whangarei.

September is in the spring in Whangarei and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Whangarei with around 132mm 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in September »

October

Whangarei October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 118mm 5.8hrs 11.2hrs 16°C

October is a damp month in Whangarei 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 Whangarei.

October is in the spring in Whangarei and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 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 Whangarei with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in October »

November

Whangarei November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 104mm 6.6hrs 15.2hrs 17°C

November in Whangarei is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

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

November is in the spring in Whangarei and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whangarei with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in November »

December

Whangarei December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 101mm 7.1hrs 14.3hrs 19°C

December in Whangarei is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the summer in Whangarei and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Whangarei with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Whangarei weather in December »

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Whangarei weather stats

Whangarei weather statistics
Hottest month: February 23.1°C 73.6°F
Driest month: December 101mm 4ins
Sunniest month: January 7.6hrs
Coldest month: July 14.1°C 57.4°F
Wettest month: June 190mm 7.5ins
Warmest sea: February 21.3°C 70.3°F
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