When is the best time to go to Whitianga
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Whitianga, 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 Whitianga
Whitianga weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Whitianga 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 | 132mm | 7.7hrs | 15.3hrs | 20°C |
The climate in Whitianga during January can be summarized as warm and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whitianga, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Whitianga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Whitianga 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Whitianga weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 125mm | 7.1hrs | 14.4hrs | 21°C |
February in Whitianga is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whitianga, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Whitianga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Whitianga with around 125mm 4.9 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Whitianga weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 182mm | 5.9hrs | 13.3hrs | 21°C |
The weather in March in Whitianga is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whitianga, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Whitianga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Whitianga with around 182mm 7.2 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 169mm | 5.5hrs | 12.1hrs | 20°C |
Whitianga'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 Whitianga.
April is in the fall / autumn in Whitianga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Whitianga with around 169mm 6.6 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 168mm | 4.7hrs | 11.2hrs | 18°C |
May is a wet month in Whitianga 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 Whitianga.
May is in the fall / autumn in Whitianga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Whitianga with around 168mm 6.6 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 234mm | 4.1hrs | 15.3hrs | 17°C |
The climate in Whitianga during June can be summarized as mild and very wet.
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 Whitianga.
June is in the winter in Whitianga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Whitianga with around 234mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 201mm | 4.6hrs | 14.4hrs | 16°C |
July in Whitianga is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whitianga for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Whitianga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Whitianga with around 201mm 7.9 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 223mm | 4.7hrs | 13.3hrs | 15°C |
The weather in August in Whitianga is characteristically mild and very wet.
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 Whitianga.
August is in the winter in Whitianga and is typically the 5th warmest 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Whitianga with around 223mm 8.8 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 174mm | 5.1hrs | 12.1hrs | 15°C |
Whitianga's weather in September is typically mild and wet 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 Whitianga.
September is in the spring in Whitianga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Whitianga with around 174mm 6.8 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.
Whitianga weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 136mm | 6hrs | 11.2hrs | 16°C |
October is a wet month in Whitianga 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 Whitianga.
October is in the spring in Whitianga 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 Whitianga with around 136mm 5.3 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Whitianga weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 126mm | 6.9hrs | 15.3hrs | 17°C |
Whitianga's weather in November is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whitianga, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Whitianga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whitianga with around 126mm 5 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Whitianga weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 130mm | 7.2hrs | 14.4hrs | 19°C |
December in Whitianga is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whitianga, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Whitianga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Whitianga with around 130mm 5.1 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Whitianga weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 125mm 4.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 14.5°C 58.1°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 234mm 9.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
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