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The best time to visit Whitby

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

Short answer

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

Whitby is warmest in January (highs near 21°C) and coldest in June (lows around 8°C), with roughly 1163 mm of precipitation across the year and May 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 Whitby forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Whitby weather by month

what to expect in Whitby through the year

Here is Whitby'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 Whitby by season.

Jan
21°
15°
Mild
Feb
20°
15°
Mild
Mar
18°
13°
Mild
Apr
17°
12°
Mild
May
15°
10°
Mild
Wettest
Jun
14°
8°
Cool
Jul
12°
8°
Cool
Aug
12°
8°
Cool
Sep
14°
10°
Cool
Oct
15°
10°
Mild
Nov
16°
12°
Mild
Dec
19°
14°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Whitby?
The most comfortable time to visit Whitby is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Whitby?
January is the warmest month in Whitby, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Whitby?
June is the coldest month in Whitby, with lows around 8°C.
When is the rainy season in Whitby?
The wettest month in Whitby is usually May, out of roughly 1163 mm of precipitation across the year.

Whitby month by month

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