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The best time to visit Whangarei

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Whangarei 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.

Whangarei is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 7°C), with roughly 1385 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 Whangarei forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Whangarei weather by month

what to expect in Whangarei through the year

Here is Whangarei'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 Whangarei by season.

Jan
23°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
15°
Warm
Mar
22°
13°
Warm
Apr
20°
13°
Mild
May
17°
11°
Mild
Jun
16°
Mild
Jul
15°
Mild
Aug
15°
Mild
Sep
17°
10°
Mild
Oct
18°
11°
Mild
Nov
20°
11°
Mild
Dec
23°
15°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Whangarei?
The most comfortable time to visit Whangarei 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 Whangarei?
January is the warmest month in Whangarei, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Whangarei?
August is the coldest month in Whangarei, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Whangarei?
The wettest month in Whangarei is usually January, out of roughly 1385 mm of precipitation across the year.

Whangarei month by month