Whakatane weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was clear and 13°C (56°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 4%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Whakatane weather
Is it raining in Whakatane right now?
No. It’s clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Whakatane this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–20° and lows of 8–17°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Whakatane lately?
In the past 7 days, Whakatane had 1 rainy day and 5.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Whakatane?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Whakatane weather by month
When is the best time to visit Whakatane?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Whakatane is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (54°F) in July to 24°C (74°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Whakatane?
July is the wettest month, with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 58 mm (2.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Whakatane?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (74°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F).
Does Whakatane have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 124 mm (4.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months