Whakatane

Whakatane District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Current Weather

Partly Cloudy

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Max: 16°

The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 16°C and dropping to 4°C. The coming days will be mostly clear

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Daylight Hours

06:11

Sunrise

18:00

Sunset

11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

08:56

Moonrise

23:28

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Wednesday

16°

Thursday

15°

Friday

10°
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Saturday

18°

Sunday

15°

Monday

15°

Tuesday

17°

Wednesday

16°

Thursday

13°

Friday

14°

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Humidity

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Weather in Whakatane today, September 16, 2026

Whakatane starts September 16, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 46% around 06:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.

The day peaks near 16°C and cools toward 6°C. Relative humidity sits between 69% and 99%, reaching its peak around 06:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 4.1 km/h around 15:00.

Later hours favour clearer intervals, as cloud stays near 23% around 12:00. The afternoon is the better half for outdoor time. Visibility stays near 16.1 km. Daylight runs from 06:11 to 18:00, lasting 11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Whakatane is a bright September 16, 2026, ideal for outdoor errands before temperatures ease from about 16°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Whakatane

How warm does it get in Whakatane?

The warmest month in Whakatane is January, with average high temperatures of 24°C. The average temperature during this period is around 20°C.

How cold does it get in Whakatane?

The coldest month in Whakatane is July, with average low temperatures of 8°C. The average temperature during this period is around 11°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Whakatane?

The wettest month in Whakatane is July, with an average of 160mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Whakatane?

The driest month in Whakatane is January, with an average of 101mm of precipitation.

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