Whakatāne Climate by Month
The temperature in Whakatāne varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Whakatāne experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 8°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Whakatāne has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1426 mm of rainfall annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 150 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 rainy days. In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 90 mm of rainfall spread across 10 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Whakatāne. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Whakatāne 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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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