AI-generatedKerikeri at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 21.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 1,044 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 73 m
Climate in Kerikeri
Kerikeri has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while July is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Kerikeri is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kerikeri
The best time to visit Kerikeri is from January to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is July with 133 mm of precipitation.
Kerikeri through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kerikeri in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 17–20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Kerikeri in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Kerikeri in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Kerikeri in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January – March
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:4219:37
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:26–07:16 · evening 19:04–19:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:26 · evening 19:53–20:03
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Kerikeri compared with home
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In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea warms from 16° to 17°. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Sea | 16° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.5 h |
What is the weather like in Kerikeri in October?
In October, Kerikeri is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 55 min06:42 – 19:37
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Kerikeri
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Kerikeri: score 69 against 23. In February, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in February. February has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 17° |
| Sea | 16.3° | 21.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 6 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kerikeri month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January24° · Sea 20° · 7.9 h
In January, Kerikeri is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in January69February24° · Sea 21° · 6.7 h
In February, Kerikeri is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in February61March23° · Sea 21° · 6.1 h
In March, Kerikeri is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in March43April21° · Sea 20° · 5.1 h
In April, Kerikeri is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in April26May19° · Sea 19° · 4.7 h
In May, Kerikeri is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in May17June17° · Sea 17° · 4.2 h
In June, Kerikeri is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in June14July16° · Sea 16° · 4.3 h
In July, Kerikeri is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in July16August16° · Sea 16° · 5.0 h
In August, Kerikeri is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in August18September17° · Sea 16° · 5.5 h
In September, Kerikeri is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in September23October18° · Sea 16° · 6.3 h
In October, Kerikeri is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in October32November20° · Sea 18° · 6.9 h
In November, Kerikeri is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in November50December22° · Sea 19° · 7.3 h
In December, Kerikeri is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kerikeri
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (8°), the warmest in February (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 67 | 24° | 16° | 20.1° | 7.9 h | 9 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 69 | 24° | 17° | 21.2° | 6.7 h | 9 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 23° | 16° | 21.1° | 6.1 h | 8 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 21° | 14° | 20.1° | 5.1 h | 9 | 90 |
| MayMay | 26 | 19° | 12° | 18.9° | 4.7 h | 9 | 85 |
| JuneJun | 17 | 17° | 10° | 17.3° | 4.2 h | 10 | 108 |
| JulyJul | 14 | 16° | 9° | 16.3° | 4.3 h | 11 | 133 |
| AugustAug | 16 | 16° | 8° | 15.9° | 5.0 h | 12 | 102 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 17° | 9° | 16.0° | 5.5 h | 11 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | 18° | 10° | 16.3° | 6.3 h | 10 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 32 | 20° | 12° | 17.5° | 6.9 h | 10 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 22° | 15° | 18.9° | 7.3 h | 10 | 81 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kerikeri
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.8 – 17.0 °C
Swimming season: Jan – Apr
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kerikeri ranges from 15.9 °C in August to 21.2 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to April.
From June to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 20.5 and 22.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.1° | 19.1° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.2° | 20.5° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 21.1° | 20.3° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 20.1° | 19.5° | 20.7° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 18.9° | 18.3° | 19.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 17.3° | 16.7° | 17.9° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 16.3° | 15.9° | 16.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.9° | 15.4° | 16.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 16.0° | 15.5° | 16.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 16.3° | 15.8° | 17.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 17.5° | 16.6° | 18.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 18.9° | 18.2° | 19.8° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kerikeri
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Kerikeri, 49 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Kerikeri: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kerikeri has about 10 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kerikeri
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Kerikeri
How breezy and how cloudy Kerikeri is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kerikeri typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Kerikeri: variable cloud, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Kerikeri
How often the day gets hot in Kerikeri (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kerikeri has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Kerikeri
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kerikeri in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kerikeri has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 15).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 22 h 20 min
- Distance
- 18,150 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: New Zealand
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +64
- Emergency number
- 111
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Kerikeri vs Whangārei
In October the holiday weather in Kerikeri and Whangārei is about equally good (score 23 vs 20). During the day it is about as warm in Whangārei as in Kerikeri. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kerikeri | Whangārei |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Kerikeri ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hastings19°83
- 2Blenheim18°74
- 3Tauranga18°16°73
- 4Christchurch17°73
- 5Auckland18°16°72
- 6Matamata18°69
- 7Hamilton18°67
- 8Rotorua17°65
- 19KerikeriThis page18°16°23
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Frequently asked questions about Kerikeri
When is the best time to visit Kerikeri?
The best time to visit Kerikeri is from January to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kerikeri?
The sea temperature in Kerikeri ranges from 15.9 °C in August to 21.2 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to April.
Can you swim in Kerikeri in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from January to April.
What is the warmest month in Kerikeri?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Kerikeri?
The wettest month is July with 133 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 65 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kerikeri get?
Kerikeri gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.9 hours a day; in June there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Kerikeri in?
Kerikeri is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kerikeri?
A nonstop flight from London to Kerikeri takes about 22 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,150 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Kerikeri?
Kerikeri has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 24, summer holidays 15, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 59.