The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Half-moon Bay.
The climate in Half-moon Bay, Southland, New Zealand, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 17°C (63°F) in February down to 10°C (50°F) in July.
With around 1364 mm (54 in) of annual rainfall, Half-moon Bay has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is October. The most sunshine falls in December, with an average of 6.4 hours of daily sunshine.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Half-moon Bay - and find the best time to visit.
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 (63°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 11°C (52°F) in February to 5°C (41°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Half-moon Bay experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1364 mm (54 in) of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Half-moon Bay enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 134 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation, while in July, Half-moon Bay receives about 96 mm (3.8 in). For more details, please visit our Half-moon Bay Precipitation page.
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.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, April, August, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Half-moon Bay. In contrast, May, June, July, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 10°C (50°F) in July to 17°C (63°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 5°C (41°F) to 11°C (52°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1364 mm (54 in). October is the wettest month with 134 mm (5.3 in), while July is the driest with 96 mm (3.8 in).
Half-moon Bay receives around 1,695 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 192 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 77 hours.
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