Bay of Islands Weather and Climate
Photographer: Legend Photography
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The Bay of Islands enjoys a semi–tropical maritime climate, created by the southerly flow of warm water from the South Pacific.
The "Winterless North" offers fishing, swimming, boating and other water-based activities, which can be enjoyed year-round.
Visitors can enjoy a warm climate throughout the year in the Bay of Islands, with temperatures reaching up to 25°C (75°F), even during winter. Occasionally a light frost can occur.
Summer temperatures in the Bay of Islands can reach into the low 30°C's (around 90°F). The warmest months are January and February.
Occasionally in summer, the Bay of Islands can experience stormy conditions from a weakening cyclone.
Average daily temperatures in the Bay of Islands range from 15°C to 27°C (60°F to 80°F).
The Bay of Islands has an average yearly rainfall between 1500mm to 2000mm and enjoys an average of 135 sunshine days.
