SeasonMapPaihia weather in February
New Zealand
February in Paihia: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Paihia · #299 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Paihia climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 72°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paihia in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsWaitangi Day, New Zealand summer holidays(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paihia's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherPaihia's weather peaks January–March.
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What's on in Paihia in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Waitangi Day
3–7 FebNational holidayCrowdedThe national day is commemorated at the treaty grounds up the road, with the dawn service, waka on the water and a few days of politics and speeches. The town is full and so are the roads in. Source ↗
- Season
Game fishing season
15 Dec – 15 May · usuallyBook earlyStriped marlin are off the coast from about December to May, best from February to April, and the game boats and their tower spotters are the reason the Opua wharf looks the way it does.
- Holiday
New Zealand summer holidays
20 Dec – 1 Feb · usuallySchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyAuckland comes north for three hours and stays for a fortnight, so the motels double their rates and the ferry to Russell queues. Book the boat trips before you arrive. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Paihia — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Paihia?
Paihia in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Paihia?
- February in Paihia: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Paihia on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Paihia in February?
- In February, Paihia averages a daily high of 23.3°C and a low of 18.1°C, with about 80.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paihia in February?
- Paihia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in February.
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Within 300 km: Auckland's Waiheke grape harvest around 15 Feb – 10 Apr.