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Sun & Beach Potential

71/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, February, March

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Avoid

Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

11°C – 19°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Paihia are from January, February, March. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Paihia

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
71Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°96
February
69Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°119
March
58Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°142
April
50Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°140
May
34Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
13°156
June
24Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°203
July
23Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°196
August
24Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°177
September
28Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°164
October
39Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°111
November
50Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°79
December
57Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°104

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Paihia

When is the best time to visit Paihia for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Paihia for sun & beach is typically in January, February, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Paihia?

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Rainy season typically: May–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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