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Waitangi, Chatham Islands Temperature & Weather History

Chatham Islands, New Zealand · Climate data since 1981
📍 -43.9514°S, 176.5610°W
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Quick Climate Facts

(19812025)
Hottest Month
🔥
February
Avg 15.1°C
Min 11.8°C
Max 18.5°C
Coldest Month
❄️
August
Avg 9.4°C
Min 6.3°C
Max 12.6°C
Wettest Month
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June
93 mm
Driest Month
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January
58 mm
Most Humid
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October
84%
Least Humid
🌬️
July
82%
Highest Ever
🌡️
20.3°C
February 1985
Lowest Ever
🧊
3.9°C
July 2001

Waitangi Climate Overview

Waitangi has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.

Temperatures peak in February and drop to their lowest in August, while rainfall is highest during summer months.

Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially in autumn, creating warm and humid conditions.

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️HighLowAvgHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January🌤️18.1°C11.2°C14.7°C83%586.26.15
February☀️18.5°C11.8°C15.1°C82%676.05.22
March17.9°C11.2°C14.5°C83%816.43.86
April🌤️16.7°C9.7°C13.2°C83%696.92.55
May🌤️15.2°C8.3°C11.7°C83%767.11.60
June13.9°C6.9°C10.4°C82%937.51.23
July🌨️12.9°C6.4°C9.7°C82%697.11.44
August🌨️12.6°C6.3°C9.4°C83%706.92.19
September🌨️12.9°C6.5°C9.7°C84%657.13.32
October🌤️13.9°C7.1°C10.5°C84%666.94.65
November🌤️15.1°C8.1°C11.6°C84%696.65.90
December🌤️16.8°C9.8°C13.3°C84%606.36.24

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)

🌍 Weather in Waitangi Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Waitangi

August is Waitangi's coldest month, with average lows reaching 6.3°C.
🌡️July to September (avg) · 6.4°C12.8°C

🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.

☀️ Summer in Waitangi

Summer temperatures in Waitangi peak in February, climbing to 18.5°C.
🌡️January to March (avg) · 11.4°C18.1°C

🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.

🌧️ Rainy Season in Waitangi

Waitangi sees its highest rainfall in June, receiving approximately 93 mm of precipitation.
🌧️March to June (avg) · up to 93 mm

☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

📅 Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Monthly averages · 19812025 climate normals · °C

🌡️ Waitangi Monthly Temperature Guide

February is the hottest month in Waitangi, with average highs reaching 18.5°C, while August is the coldest with lows dropping to 6.3°C.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in February, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Monthly rainfall · 19812025 seasonal trends · mm/month

💨Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 19812025

💧 Rainfall & Humidity in Waitangi

Waitangi receives its highest rainfall in June, while humidity peaks in autumn.
🌧️ Wettest: June 93 mm☀️ Driest: January 58 mm

💧 Humidity peaks at 84% in October · annual avg 83%

🌍 Climate Summary

Avg Annual Temp:12.0°C
Avg Annual Rainfall:844 mm
Avg Humidity:83%
Data Period:1981 – 2025

📈 Yearly Trends

The warmest year in Waitangi's recorded history was 2023 (avg: 13.0°C), while the coldest was 1992 (avg: 10.7°C).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Waitangi's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
  • 📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
  • 🌧️ Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

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Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °C

Waitangi's temperatures shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. The highest recorded temperature reached 20.3°C in February 1985, while the lowest dropped to 3.9°C in July 2001.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Waitangi shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods.
📋 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest

YearMin TempAvg TempMax TempRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025
9.4°C12.7°C16.1°C89385%6.9 m/s
2024
8.8°C12.2°C15.7°C86885%6.8 m/s
2023 🔥
9.9°C13.0°C16.2°C74983%6.7 m/s
2022
9.0°C12.4°C15.8°C82784%6.9 m/s
2021
8.8°C12.3°C15.9°C80784%6.6 m/s
2020
8.9°C12.3°C15.7°C60183%6.7 m/s
2019
9.7°C12.8°C16.0°C73784%6.8 m/s
2018
9.5°C12.8°C16.1°C79383%6.7 m/s
2017
9.4°C12.6°C15.7°C80683%6.3 m/s
2016
8.9°C12.2°C15.6°C80784%6.6 m/s

Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Waitangi?

Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), February is typically the hottest month in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, with average high temperatures around 18.5°C.

What is the coldest month in Waitangi?

August is the coldest month in Waitangi, with average low temperatures around 6.3°C.

What is the rainiest month in Waitangi?

June receives the most rainfall with approximately 93 mm, while January is the driest with 58 mm.

What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Waitangi?

The highest recorded temperature was 20.3°C in February 1985. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.

What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Waitangi?

The lowest recorded temperature was 3.9°C in July 2001.

How many years of data does this page cover?

This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.

How much sunlight does Waitangi get?

Waitangi receives the most sunlight in December with an average solar radiation of 6.24 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Chatham Islands.

Where does this weather data come from?

All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 19812025
  • Years: 45