Bay of Islands · WinterMonth summary
Bay of Islands weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bay of Islands in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Bay of Islands in February: 75°F and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Bay of Islands in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in February
Even in winter, Bay of Islands enjoys 24°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 63°F | 75°F | 39% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 64°F | 75°F | 45% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 63°F | 73°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 70°F | 41% | 0.2in | 10.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 66°F | 34% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 52°F | 63°F | 42% | 0.2in | 8.7h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ July | 50°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 50°F | 61°F | 43% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 52°F | 63°F | 42% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 64°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 57°F | 68°F | 51% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 61°F | 72°F | 40% | 0.1in | 13.5h | 7.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Bay of Islands averages 75°F, 45% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
February vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bay of Islands in February
Is February a good time to visit Bay of Islands?
February is an excellent time to visit Bay of Islands (score 7.6/10). With 75°F, 12.6h of sunshine and 45% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Bay of Islands in February?
With 75°F max and 12.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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