Hawke's Bay Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in February.

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Napier Hastings Havelock North Clive

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

What to Expect in Hawke's Bay in February

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Hawke's Bay generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Napier.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Te Awanga with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Wairoa with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Napier sees close to 204 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Hawke's Bay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hawke's Bay — and find the best time to visit. (based on Napier)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hawke's Bay in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hawke's Bay.

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 Hawke's Bay

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

Temperature range in Hawke's Bay (February)

Precipitation variation in Hawke's Bay (February)

Napier

In February Napier generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
204 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Napier →

Hastings

In February Hastings generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
204 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hastings →

Havelock North

In February Havelock North generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
204 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Havelock North →

Clive

In February Clive generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
204 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Clive →

Eskdale

In February Eskdale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
204 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hawke's Bay in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Napier 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Hastings 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Havelock North 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Clive 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Eskdale 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Wairoa 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Hawke's Bay weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in February?

Expect perfect weather across Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in February. The popular destination of Napier averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in February?

Average temperatures in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand during February range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Napier.

Does Hawke's Bay, New Zealand get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand during February, with Napier averaging close to 71 mm (2.8 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand with overall perfect weather in Napier. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Napier. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be tolerable.

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