Bay of Islands · AutumnMonth summary
Bay of Islands weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 68°F
🌧 Rainy days
51% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bay of Islands in November?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in November (7.2/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bay of Islands in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in November
Autumn in Bay of Islands is often underrated: 20°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 51% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 November, Bay of Islands averages 68°F, 51% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
November vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bay of Islands in November
Is November a good time to visit Bay of Islands?
November is an acceptable time for Bay of Islands (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Bay of Islands in November?
Yes, 51% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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