Climate Insights for Whangarei Airport

The climate in Whangarei Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1030mm of precipitation falls per year. Whangarei Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whangarei Airport 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, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Whangarei Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Whangarei Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1030mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 111mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 57mm. That's 54mm 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.

Whangarei Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.

It is currently winter in Whangarei Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Whangarei Airport 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 9°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (1 days from now).

The best time to visit Whangarei Airport is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whangarei Airport 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.