Bay of Plenty Weather in February

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

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Rotorua Tauranga Mount Maunganui Waihi Beach

Are you planning a trip a to Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bay of Plenty in February

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Bay of Plenty generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation. February is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Rotorua. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

For a closer look at conditions across Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Rotorua with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Opotiki with 124 mm (4.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Rotorua sees close to 207 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Bay of Plenty by month

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

January23°C (73°F) February24°C (75°F) March21°C (70°F) April19°C (66°F) May16°C (61°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September15°C (59°F) October17°C (63°F) November19°C (66°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bay of Plenty in February

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Bay of Plenty

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

Temperature range in Bay of Plenty (February)

Precipitation variation in Bay of Plenty (February)

Rotorua

In February Rotorua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
207 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Rotorua →

Tauranga

In February Tauranga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
219 hours
213 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tauranga →

Mount Maunganui

In February Mount Maunganui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
219 hours
213 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Waihi Beach

In February Waihi Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
219 hours
213 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Waihi Beach →

Ngongotaha

In February Ngongotaha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
207 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rotorua 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Tauranga 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Mount Maunganui 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Waihi Beach 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Ngongotaha 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Papamoa 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

Bay of Plenty weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand typically experiences pleasant weather in February, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Rotorua average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

Rotorua averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

Yes, February tends to be a wetter month in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Rotorua sits around 105 mm (4.1 in).

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

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with overall pleasant weather in Rotorua. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January and March provide perfect weather in Rotorua. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.

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White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua

We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.
White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua

We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.
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