Climate Insights for Cable Bay

Far North District, Northland, New Zealand

Hottest
February
25°C peak
Coldest
August
10°C low
Wettest
July
133mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cable Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1132mm of precipitation falls per year. Cable Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cable Bay is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Feb Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Mar Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 16° Apr Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 13° Jun Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 11° Jul Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Aug Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Sep Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Oct Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 13° Nov Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Dec Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Cable Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 25°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 88mm Feb Precipitation: 74mm Mar Precipitation: 68mm Apr Precipitation: 117mm May Precipitation: 94mm Jun Precipitation: 112mm Jul Precipitation: 133mm Aug Precipitation: 109mm Sep Precipitation: 98mm Oct Precipitation: 91mm Nov Precipitation: 86mm Dec Precipitation: 62mm
Precipitation

Cable Bay is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1132mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 133mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 62mm. That's 71mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Cable Bay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cable Bay, which began on September 23, 2026. Cable Bay is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 275mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 224mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 280mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 354mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 18°
May 15°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 13°
Sep 14°
Oct 15°
Nov 17°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Cable Bay is during January, February, March, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cable Bay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
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