Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
February verdict
East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in February
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
111mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February23°C average high
February is one of East Coast (New Zealand)'s warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February111mm average rain
February is one of East Coast (New Zealand)'s driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February6.8 hours average sun
February is brighter than East Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February20°C average sea
February is one of East Coast (New Zealand)'s warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February49 weather score
February is one of East Coast (New Zealand)'s best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.