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Bay of Islands Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in February.

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Paihia Russell Kerikeri Opua

Thinking about venturing to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Bay of Islands in February

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in the Bay of Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Paihia. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

To explore the conditions in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 88 mm (3.5 in) in Paihia.

Explore the Bay of Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay of Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay of Islands in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay of Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bay of Islands

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Bay of Islands (February)

Precipitation variation in the Bay of Islands (February)

Paihia

In February Paihia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paihia →

Russell

In February Russell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Russell →

Kerikeri

In February Kerikeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kerikeri →

Opua

In February Opua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay of Islands in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Russell 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Kerikeri 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Opua 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

The Bay of Islands weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in February?

February in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand brings perfect weather. In Paihia, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in February?

Daytime temperatures in Paihia peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in February, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does the Bay of Islands, New Zealand get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Paihia averages just 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Paihia is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Paihia. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Bay of Islands.

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