The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Mahurangi.
Temperatures in Mahurangi, Auckland Region, New Zealand, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is February at 24°C (75°F), and the coolest is July at 16°C (61°F).
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1109 mm (44 in) per year. July is the wettest month and January the driest. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mahurangi - and find the best time to visit.
In Mahurangi, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C (61°F) during cooler months like July.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) in February to around 10°C (50°F) during July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Mahurangi has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1109 mm (44 in) of rainfall per year. Year-round, Mahurangi has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 120 mm (4.7 in), and the driest month, January, with 73 mm (2.9 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Mahurangi Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Mahurangi. 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.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 89%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. 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, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Mahurangi. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 16°C (61°F) in July to 24°C (75°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 10°C (50°F) to 18°C (64°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1109 mm (44 in). July is the wettest month with 120 mm (4.7 in), while January is the driest with 73 mm (2.9 in).
Mahurangi receives around 2,025 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 230 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 117 hours. Overall, Mahurangi enjoys abundant sunshine.
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