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Northland Weather in February

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

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Considering a trip to Northland, New Zealand this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Northland in February

Northland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Northland generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Opononi to 25°C (77°F) in Cable Bay. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Cable Bay and 17°C (63°F) in Opononi. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Northland, New Zealand.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northland, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baylys Beach with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Matauri Bay with 89 mm (3.5 in).

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northland — 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 Northland in February

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

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 Northland

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

Temperature range in Northland (February)

Precipitation variation in Northland (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
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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
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Whangarei

In February Whangarei 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
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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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
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Mangawhai

In February Mangawhai 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)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northland 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)
Whangarei 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Kerikeri 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Mangawhai 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Cable Bay 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Northland weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northland, New Zealand in February?

In February, Northland, New Zealand generally has perfect weather conditions. Paihia sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Northland, 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 Northland, 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 Northland, New Zealand.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Northland, New Zealand?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Northland, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Paihia is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Paihia. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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