Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
February verdict
New Zealand in February
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
102mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February21°C average high
February is one of 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
February102mm average rain
February is one of New Zealand's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February6.4 hours average sun
February is one of New Zealand's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February16°C average sea
February is one of New Zealand's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February47 weather score
February is one of New Zealand's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.