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Whangārei
The largest city in Northland, offering urban amenities with easy access to beautiful beaches and natural attractions.
Population
~60,000
Quick Facts
Annual Rainfall
1,400mm annually
Annual Sunshine
2,100 hours annually
Climate & Weather
Understanding the local climate helps you prepare for your new life in Whangārei.
Summer (Dec - Feb)
Warm and humid with occasional rain
24°C
Average High
16°C
Average Low
Winter (Jun - Aug)
Mild with some frost possible
16°C
Average High
8°C
Average Low
Monthly Weather Overview
Temperature and rainfall patterns throughout the year
Jan
High/Low
24°/16°C
Rainfall
90mm
Feb
High/Low
25°/17°C
Rainfall
85mm
Mar
High/Low
23°/15°C
Rainfall
95mm
Apr
High/Low
21°/13°C
Rainfall
110mm
May
High/Low
18°/10°C
Rainfall
125mm
Jun
High/Low
16°/8°C
Rainfall
140mm
Jul
High/Low
15°/7°C
Rainfall
145mm
Aug
High/Low
16°/8°C
Rainfall
135mm
Sep
High/Low
18°/10°C
Rainfall
115mm
Oct
High/Low
20°/12°C
Rainfall
100mm
Nov
High/Low
22°/14°C
Rainfall
95mm
Dec
High/Low
23°/15°C
Rainfall
90mm
Things to Do
Discover what makes Whangārei special - from natural attractions to cultural experiences.
Whangārei Falls - stunning 26m waterfall
Town Basin Marina - waterfront dining and events
Whangārei Heads - beaches and coastal walks
Quarry Gardens - unique botanical experience
Abbey Caves - limestone cave exploration
Claphams Clock Museum - world's largest collection
Teacher Stories
Hear from teachers who chose to make Whangārei their home
"Moving to Whangārei was the best decision I made. The community is so welcoming, and I love that I can be at the beach in 15 minutes after school. The cultural diversity in my classroom has enriched my teaching immensely."
Sarah Mitchell
Whangārei Primary School
Moved from Wellington in 2022, teaches Year 4
"Teaching science here means I can take my students to incredible natural laboratories. From the mangroves to the volcanic landscapes, every lesson comes alive. The kids are engaged and curious about their environment."
David Patel
Whangārei Boys' High School
Science teacher, moved from Auckland in 2021
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