Whakatāne weather in February (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Whakatāne as February approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

February in Whakatāne generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 16°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Whakatāne in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 199 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Whakatāne climate page with graphs.

 

Whakatāne, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 199 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Whakatāne, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Whakatāne.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.