The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
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Matauri Bay in Northland, New Zealand sees moderate seasonal temperature shifts, with daytime highs between 16°C (61°F) in August and 24°C (75°F) in February, averaging 20°C (68°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Matauri Bay experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. At night, minimum temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) in February to 11°C (52°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Matauri Bay by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across New Zealand. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Matauri Bay's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Matauri Bay's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Matauri Bay climate page.
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