AI-generatedWhangārei at a glance
- Best time
- Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 21.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 986 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Whangārei
Whangārei has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while August is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Whangārei is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: February
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:4019:36
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 06:24–07:14 · evening 19:02–19:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:24 · evening 19:52–20:02
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.
What is the weather like in Whangārei in October?
In October, Whangārei is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 56 min06:40 – 19:36
- UV index
- 8 · 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
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+13Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %50 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Whangārei
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.3 – 16.8 °C
Swimming season: Jan – Mar
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Whangārei ranges from 15.4 °C in August to 21.1 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
From April to August 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 20.4 and 21.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.1° | 19.1° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.1° | 20.4° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 20.9° | 20.3° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 19.9° | 19.3° | 20.5° | fresh |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 18.0° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 17.1° | 16.4° | 17.7° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 16.0° | 15.6° | 16.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.4° | 15.1° | 15.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.5° | 14.9° | 16.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 16.0° | 15.3° | 16.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 17.1° | 16.3° | 17.9° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 18.7° | 17.9° | 19.9° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Whangārei
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 6.1 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Whangārei, 47 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Whangārei
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · 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 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Whangārei: 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, Whangārei has about 11 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Whangārei
How breezy and how cloudy Whangārei 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 Whangārei 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Whangārei: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 and humidity in Whangārei
How often the day gets hot in Whangārei (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, Whangārei has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Whangārei
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (11°), the warmest in February (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to April.
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 | 58 | 22° | 17° | 20.1° | 7.7 h | 9 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 23° | 18° | 21.1° | 6.5 h | 8 | 73 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 21° | 17° | 20.9° | 6.1 h | 9 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 20° | 16° | 19.9° | 5.0 h | 10 | 77 |
| MayMay | 22 | 18° | 14° | 18.5° | 4.6 h | 10 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 15 | 16° | 12° | 17.1° | 4.1 h | 10 | 94 |
| JulyJul | 11 | 15° | 11° | 16.0° | 4.3 h | 13 | 118 |
| AugustAug | 13 | 15° | 11° | 15.4° | 5.1 h | 14 | 97 |
| SeptemberSep | 16 | 16° | 12° | 15.5° | 5.4 h | 12 | 84 |
| OctoberOct | 20 | 17° | 13° | 16.0° | 6.1 h | 11 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 19° | 14° | 17.1° | 6.7 h | 11 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 21° | 16° | 18.7° | 7.1 h | 11 | 83 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
35.73° S, 174.32° E · 7 m · Pacific/Auckland
Best time to visit Whangārei
The best time to visit Whangārei is in February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 21.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to June. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 118 mm.
Whangārei through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Whangārei in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Whangārei in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Whangārei in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Whangārei in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Whangārei for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Whangārei
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 Whangārei: score 61 against 20. In February, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in February. February has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 20 | 61better |
| Day high | 17° | 23° |
| Night low | 13° | 18° |
| Sea | 16.0° | 21.1° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 6 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Whangārei month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January22° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In January, Whangārei is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in January61February23° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In February, Whangārei is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in February52March21° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In March, Whangārei is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in March33April20° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In April, Whangārei is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in April22May18° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In May, Whangārei is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in May15June16° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In June, Whangārei is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in June11July15° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In July, Whangārei is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in July13August15° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In August, Whangārei is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in August16September16° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In September, Whangārei is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in September20October17° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In October, Whangārei is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in October23November19° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In November, Whangārei is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
Whangārei in November41December21° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In December, Whangārei is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Whangārei.
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Whangārei vs. Auckland
In October the holiday weather in Whangārei and Auckland is about equally good (score 20 vs. 20). During the day it is about as warm in Auckland as in Whangārei. The sea is about equally warm. Auckland gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Whangārei | Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 20 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 13 |
| Best time | Feb | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Whangārei ranks 6 of 9 destinations in this country.
- Tauranga17°16°68
- 2Auckland17°16°66
- 3Christchurch15°63
- 4Wellington14°13°51
- 5Queenstown11°40
- 6WhangāreiThis page17°16°20
- 7Nelson15°14°18
- 8Dunedin13°11°14
Planning a trip to Whangārei
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Whangārei 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.
Whangārei has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 20
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 22 h 25 min
- Distance
- 18,220 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.
Frequently asked questions about Whangārei
When is the best time to visit Whangārei?
The best time to visit Whangārei is in February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Whangārei?
The sea temperature in Whangārei ranges from 15.4 °C in August to 21.1 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
Can you swim in Whangārei in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from January to March.
What is the warmest month in Whangārei?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 18 °C. August is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Whangārei?
Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 118 mm. The driest month is November with 67 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Whangārei get?
Whangārei gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.7 hours a day; in June there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Whangārei in?
Whangārei uses the time zone Pacific/Auckland: UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Whangārei?
A nonstop flight from London to Whangārei takes about 22 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,220 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Whangārei?
Whangārei has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 21, Summer holidays 12, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 50.
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