Hawera Weather in February (1981–2025)

📍 39.59°S, 174.28°E •
📊

February at a Glance in Hawera

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
73 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Hawera February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Hawera, with average highs near 20.9°C and lows around 13.7°C (mean 17.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Hawera February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Hawera. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Hawera was 2016 — when the month averaged 19.1°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 15.5°C. Typical February days reach 20.9°C with nights near 13.7°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.2°C→17.3°C+0.1°C
Max Temp21.1°C→20.8°C-0.3°C
Min Temp13.3°C→13.8°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–16.3°C4 yr (9%)
16.3°C–17.5°C23 yr (51%)
17.5°C–18.8°C15 yr (33%)
18.8°C–20.0°C3 yr (7%)

Hawera February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Hawera, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2004 with 325 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 9 mm.

Hawera February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hawera during February averages 82%. The most humid February was 2022 at 86%, and the least humid was 1985 at 74%.

Hawera February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hawera. The sunniest February was 2013 at 6.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2004 at 4.6.

Hawera February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hawera during February is 3.6 m/s. The windiest February was 2004 at 5.5 m/s, while the calmest was 1990 at 2.8 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Hawera

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How February Ranks in Hawera

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Hawera Weather by Month

Hawera February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.2°C17.4°C17.1°C17.4°C17.3°C+0.1°C
Avg High20.9°C21.0°C20.7°C20.9°C20.8°C-0.1°C
Avg Low13.5°C13.8°C13.6°C13.9°C13.7°C+0.2°C
Avg Rain69 mm73 mm77 mm64 mm87 mm+18 mm

Extreme February Records in Hawera

🔥Warmest February27.2°C2005
🧊Coldest February7.5°C2003
🌧️Wettest February325 mm2004
🏜️Driest February9 mm1999
🌬️Windiest February5.5 m/s2004

Key Insights for February

✅

February temperatures in Hawera have stayed relatively stable across the record.

✅

February has ranged from a record low of 7.5°C (2003) to a record high of 27.2°C (2005).

✅

Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 73 mm, with a wettest year of 325 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Hawera?

One of the best times to visit Hawera

February is one of the best times to visit Hawera. Expect days averaging 20.9°C and nights around 13.7°C (mean 17.3°C) — warmer than Hawera's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (73 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Hawera's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Hawera Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Hawera, with average highs near 20.9°C and lows around 13.7°C (mean 17.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 73 mm of rainfall in Hawera, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 325 mm (2004), and the driest just 9 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 13.3°C to 13.8°C while daytime highs eased from 21.1°C to 20.8°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
February Weather in Hawera, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.8°C18.1°C14.3°C25.1°C11.3°C15 mm82%2.9 m/s6.3
202419.9°C16.5°C13.0°C24.4°C8.4°C43 mm84%3.7 m/s6.3
202320.1°C17.4°C14.6°C24.6°C11.2°C124 mm85%4.2 m/s5.3
202221.7°C18.2°C14.8°C26.3°C9.4°C253 mm86%4.1 m/s5.6
202120.4°C16.3°C12.2°C22.7°C7.9°C41 mm83%3.3 m/s6.5
202020.8°C17.1°C13.4°C22.9°C9.4°C44 mm84%3.5 m/s6.4
201920.7°C17.1°C13.5°C23.4°C8.5°C63 mm81%3.6 m/s6.4
201821.8°C18.5°C15.2°C26.3°C9.9°C117 mm83%4 m/s5.5
201720.4°C16.9°C13.4°C23.9°C10.4°C83 mm85%3.3 m/s5.4
2016 🔥22.6°C19.1°C15.6°C25.8°C13.1°C55 mm83%3.5 m/s6.2
201520.4°C16.8°C13.2°C22.6°C9.1°C71 mm80%3.8 m/s6.3
201421.0°C17.1°C13.3°C25.3°C10.2°C24 mm80%3.7 m/s6.3
201320.8°C16.8°C12.7°C24.0°C9.6°C29 mm80%3.4 m/s6.8
201219.5°C16.5°C13.4°C21.7°C9.7°C100 mm84%3.2 m/s5.1
201121.1°C17.7°C14.4°C24.3°C11.2°C18 mm84%3.3 m/s5.8
201021.1°C17.6°C14.0°C23.2°C11.2°C74 mm85%3.3 m/s5.8
200920.7°C17.4°C14.1°C23.5°C9.6°C104 mm84%3.5 m/s5.5
200821.5°C17.7°C13.8°C24.1°C8.6°C38 mm77%4 m/s6.1
200720.9°C17.0°C13.1°C23.2°C10.4°C17 mm81%3.1 m/s6.2
200620.4°C16.9°C13.4°C23.5°C9.3°C50 mm81%3.7 m/s6.2
200521.7°C18.4°C15.1°C27.2°C11.1°C56 mm83%3.3 m/s6
2004 🌧️18.6°C16.0°C13.4°C21.8°C8.3°C325 mm85%5.5 m/s4.6
200320.5°C16.3°C12.2°C26.4°C7.5°C20 mm77%3.8 m/s6.1
200219.9°C16.3°C12.7°C23.6°C9.3°C93 mm79%4.5 m/s5.5
200121.8°C17.9°C14.1°C24.9°C10.4°C47 mm84%2.9 m/s5.8
200020.8°C17.3°C13.8°C23.7°C9.6°C17 mm81%3.7 m/s6
199922.3°C18.0°C13.8°C24.6°C9.4°C9 mm77%3.3 m/s6.3
199822.3°C18.9°C15.4°C24.4°C12.5°C51 mm86%3.5 m/s5.7
199720.7°C17.1°C13.5°C23.9°C10.0°C68 mm85%3.4 m/s5.6
199620.7°C17.3°C13.8°C23.2°C9.1°C105 mm84%3.8 m/s5.7
199521.3°C17.8°C14.4°C23.3°C9.5°C121 mm85%3.7 m/s6.1
199421.6°C17.9°C14.1°C24.5°C11.3°C51 mm84%2.9 m/s6.2
1993 ❄️19.4°C15.5°C11.5°C23.1°C8.2°C38 mm83%3.5 m/s6.1
199219.5°C16.0°C12.6°C22.7°C9.3°C128 mm84%4 m/s5.6
199119.9°C16.6°C13.3°C23.3°C10.7°C118 mm84%3.5 m/s5.7
199022.6°C18.9°C15.2°C25.2°C9.3°C42 mm83%2.8 m/s6
198920.5°C16.8°C13.2°C23.3°C8.1°C69 mm79%3.9 m/s5.9
198820.9°C17.9°C14.8°C25.7°C9.9°C100 mm82%4.4 m/s5
198719.9°C16.4°C12.9°C22.9°C9.3°C51 mm81%3.9 m/s6
198621.2°C17.8°C14.4°C24.4°C11.3°C115 mm81%3.3 m/s5.6
198521.5°C17.3°C13.2°C25.5°C9.6°C54 mm74%3.7 m/s6
198421.2°C17.0°C12.8°C25.4°C8.0°C57 mm79%3.2 m/s5.9
198319.9°C16.2°C12.5°C22.5°C10.4°C33 mm82%3.5 m/s—
198221.6°C17.7°C13.8°C26.1°C10.2°C83 mm80%4 m/s—
198121.4°C17.9°C14.3°C24.5°C10.2°C56 mm84%3.5 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

Other Cities in Taranaki

Hawera February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hawera in February?▼

The average high in February is around 20.9°C with lows near 13.7°C (mean 17.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hawera in February?▼

February averages 73 mm of rainfall in Hawera, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 325 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest February on record in Hawera?▼

The hottest February reached 27.2°C in 2005. The coldest dipped to 7.5°C in 2003.

Has February in Hawera gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 13.3°C to 13.8°C while daytime highs eased from 21.1°C to 20.8°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a good time to visit Hawera?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Hawera and one of the drier months, so plan for around 20.9°C daytime highs and 13.7°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Hawera?▼

Not quite — February is the 12th coolest month in Hawera, averaging 17.3°C.

What should I pack for Hawera in February?▼

For February in Hawera, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.9°C and lows of 13.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Hawera humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Hawera in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3.6 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 5.5 m/s (2004).

Which February had the most rainfall in Hawera?▼

The wettest February on record was 2004 with 325 mm. On average, February sees 73 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

Other Taranaki cities

Explore how the weather in Hawera behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.