When is the best time to go to Whangamata?

When is the best time to go to Whangamata? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Whangamata are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March and December
  • The coldest months are July, August and September
  • The rainiest months are April, June, July, August and September
  • The best months for swimming are February and March


Annual weather in Whangamata

For full information about the climate and weather in Whangamata a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 61°F/72°F
4.4in
February 61°F/72°F
5.2in
March 58°F/70°F
4.8in
April 56°F/65°F
6.5in
May 54°F/61°F
5.8in
June 50°F/58°F
7.4in
July 49°F/56°F
6.2in
August 49°F/56°F
6.3in
September 49°F/58°F
6in
October 50°F/61°F
4.5in
November 54°F/67°F
4.6in
December 59°F/68°F
5.2in


Weather and climate in Whangamata

Whangamata enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Whangamata is 63°F (ranging from 56°F in july to 72°F in february). Annual rainfall is 66.7in, with a minimum of 4.4in in january and a maximum of 7.4in in june.
  • From january to may the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 70°F and, in may, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of june and october the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average and you can expect to have 4.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 59°F and you can expect to have 5.2in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Whangamata

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Whangamata: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Whangamata

Find out when Whangamata has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Whangamata

  • Very low season in Whangamata
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, July, August and September.
  • Low season in Whangamata
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April.
  • High season in Whangamata
    The number of visitors to Whangamata is high in: March, October and November.
  • Peak season in Whangamata
    The largest number of tourists visiting Whangamata is during: January, February and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Whangamata month by month



Best time for low prices in Whangamata

Average prices of hotels in Whangamata month by month

Generally, May is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Whangamata. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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