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Bay of Islands
Visit in February — score 63/100 · avg high 75°F · 17 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54 | 68° | 74° | 63° | 21 | 84 | 14.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| February | 63 | 70° | 75° | 65° | 17 | 67 | 13.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| March | 50 | 69° | 73° | 64° | 22 | 88 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| April | 46 | 66° | 71° | 61° | 24 | 95 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 43 | 63° | 68° | 57° | 26 | 103 | 10.1h | Low | Below avg |
| June | 35 | 60° | 66° | 55° | 30 | 122 | 9.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 34 | 59° | 64° | 53° | 31 | 133 | 9.8h | Low | Below avg |
| August | 36 | 58° | 63° | 53° | 31 | 132 | 10.7h | Low | Below avg |
| September | 38 | 59° | 64° | 53° | 26 | 104 | 11.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 52 | 60° | 65° | 54° | 18 | 73 | 12.9h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 51 | 63° | 69° | 57° | 21 | 82 | 13.9h | High | Average |
| December | 57 | 66° | 72° | 60° | 20 | 79 | 14.4h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 66°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 22/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Bay of Islands (September, October, November) brings average highs of 66°F and lows of 55°F, with about 22 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with October being the strongest month of the season at 52/100.
Summer
- Score
- 58/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Bay of Islands (December, January, February) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 63°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 58/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 63/100.
Fall
- Score
- 46/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 24/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Bay of Islands (March, April, May) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 61°F, with about 24 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 46/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 50/100.
Winter
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Bay of Islands (June, July, August) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 53°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 36/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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