Cape Reinga
Cape Reinga is a cape and headland located in the Far North District of the Northland Region in New Zealand. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia, ranking 19th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are February, with an average temperature of 20°C, and January, with an average of 19°C. Temperatures are lowest in July and August, averaging 14°C. The most frequent rain occurs during June and August, which both see about 14 rainy days and rainfall between 126 mm and 140 mm. July is the wettest month, with an average of 158 mm of rain, while May also sees significant rainfall at 120 mm.
Travelers can reach the area via Kaitaia Airport in Awanui, situated 91 km away, or via Auckland International Airport, which is 345 km away. The location is 785 km from Wellington. A trip to Cape Reinga can be combined with a visit to Ninety Mile Beach, which is located approximately 49 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 20 °C. The wettest is July, with about 158 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 91 | 75 | 104 | 120 | 140 | 158 | 126 | 113 | 87 | 81 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
