Best Time to Visit Whakatane: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Whakatane: February, January, March.
- Best months for Whakatane: February, January, March.
- Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: September, August, December.
- The least pleasant month is July (score 6.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 16°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| February | 23°C | 16°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| March | 22°C | 14°C | 101 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| April | 19°C | 12°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 17°C | 10°C | 118 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 14°C | 8°C | 140 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| July | 14°C | 8°C | 134 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 14°C | 8°C | 125 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 16°C | 9°C | 120 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| October | 17°C | 11°C | 110 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 19°C | 12°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 21°C | 14°C | 117 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Whakatane?
The best months are February, January, March.
When is the rainy season in Whakatane?
The wettest months are September, August, December.