Weather in February in New Zealand
Are you planning a trip a to New Zealand in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in New Zealand in February?
The weather in New Zealand in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Mount Cook Village at 15°C to warm in Mangonui at 25°C. At night it cools down to 17°C in Mangonui and 6°C in Mount Cook Village. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in New Zealand.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tai Tapu with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 330 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 196 hours of sunshine in Auckland. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Zealand in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Zealand climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in New Zealand?
Auckland
In February Auckland generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Christchurch
In February Christchurch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Queenstown
In February Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Rotorua
In February Rotorua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Taupo
In February Taupo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Zealand.
Is February the best time to visit New Zealand?
We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Auckland is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and November offering mostly perfect weather in Auckland. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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