Whangarei Climate by Month
Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
Mild summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Whangarei is one of mild summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 58°F (14°C) in July to 74°F (23°C) in February, and July nights average 46°F (8°C). About 60 in (1529 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 80% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 74°F(23°C)
- Average high, February
- Coldest nights
- 46°F(8°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 60 in(1529 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 80%
- Sunniest: January
Best and worst months in Whangarei
Best for weatherJanuary and February are the best time for weather in Whangarei: highs near 74°F (23°C) and about 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJune and July are the least pleasant; July is the coldest, with highs of only 58°F (14°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in January.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Whangarei weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuaryBest | 74°F(23°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 3.9 in(99 mm) | 76% | 6.6 |
| FebFebruaryBest | 74°F(23°C) | 60°F(16°C) | 4.4 in(112 mm) | 79% | 5.6 |
| MarMarch | 72°F(22°C) | 58°F(15°C) | 4.7 in(119 mm) | 76% | 4.5 |
| AprApril | 68°F(20°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 5.1 in(130 mm) | 81% | 3.4 |
| MayMay | 63°F(17°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 5.7 in(146 mm) | 87% | 2.4 |
| JunJune | 59°F(15°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 6.6 in(167 mm) | 86% | 2.0 |
| JulJuly | 58°F(14°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 7.2 in(184 mm) | 83% | 2.2 |
| AugAugust | 59°F(15°C) | 47°F(8°C) | 6.3 in(161 mm) | 81% | 2.9 |
| SepSeptember | 62°F(17°C) | 49°F(10°C) | 4.4 in(111 mm) | 80% | 4.0 |
| OctOctober | 64°F(18°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 3.7 in(94 mm) | 80% | 5.1 |
| NovNovember | 68°F(20°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 3.2 in(82 mm) | 77% | 5.9 |
| DecDecember | 71°F(22°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 4.9 in(124 mm) | 78% | 6.3 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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