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The best time to visit Havelock North

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Havelock North 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.

Havelock North is warmest in December (highs near 24°C) and coldest in August (lows around 4°C), with roughly 984 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 Havelock North forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Havelock North weather by month

what to expect in Havelock North through the year

Here is Havelock North'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 Havelock North by season.

Jan
22°
15°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
14°
Warm
Mar
21°
11°
Mild
Apr
19°
10°
Mild
May
16°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
17°
Mild
Oct
19°
Mild
Nov
20°
11°
Mild
Dec
24°
14°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Havelock North?
The most comfortable time to visit Havelock North 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 Havelock North?
December is the warmest month in Havelock North, averaging highs near 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Havelock North?
August is the coldest month in Havelock North, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Havelock North?
The wettest month in Havelock North is usually January, out of roughly 984 mm of precipitation across the year.

Havelock North month by month