Half-moon Bay Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Half-moon Bay sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be mild at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Half-moon Bay changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Half-moon Bay experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1364 mm of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Half-moon Bay enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 134 mm of precipitation, while in July, Half-moon Bay receives about 96 mm.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Half-moon Bay can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 6.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 88%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Half-moon Bay
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The best time of year to visit Half-moon Bay in New Zealand
Other facts from our historical weather data:February has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 134 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 96 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 192 hours of sunshine.
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