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Waiheke Island Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Waiheke Island experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend to be mild. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Waiheke Island changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like August.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Waiheke Island has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1156 mm of rainfall per year. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 123 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 71 mm of rainfall spread across 10 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Waiheke Island. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Forecast for Waiheke Island

Wed   Jan 15
23°C | 16°C
SW 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
21°C | 17°C
N 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
22°C | 18°C
E 9 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Waiheke Island in New Zealand

During the months of January, February, March, April and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Waiheke Island?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Waiheke Island?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Waiheke Island?
    July tops the wettest month list with 123 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Waiheke Island?
    January is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Waiheke Island?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.

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