The best time to visit Whakatane
Month-by-month climate averages for Whakatane, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Whakatane is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
Whakatane is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1529 mm of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Whakatane forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Whakatane weather by month
what to expect in Whakatane through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Whakatane'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 Whakatane by season.