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The best time to visit Half Moon Bay

Month-by-month climate averages for Half Moon Bay, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Half Moon Bay is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Half Moon Bay is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 8°C), with roughly 1411 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Half Moon Bay forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Half Moon Bay weather by month

what to expect in Half Moon Bay through the year

Here is Half Moon Bay's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Half Moon Bay by season.

Jan
23°
17°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
17°
Warm
Mar
21°
14°
Mild
Apr
20°
14°
Mild
May
17°
12°
Mild
Jun
16°
10°
Mild
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
16°
11°
Mild
Oct
17°
12°
Mild
Nov
19°
13°
Mild
Dec
22°
16°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Half Moon Bay?
The most comfortable time to visit Half Moon Bay is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Half Moon Bay?
January is the warmest month in Half Moon Bay, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Half Moon Bay?
August is the coldest month in Half Moon Bay, with lows around 8°C.
When is the rainy season in Half Moon Bay?
The wettest month in Half Moon Bay is usually January, out of roughly 1411 mm of precipitation across the year.

Half Moon Bay month by month