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Destination

Poor Knights Islands

Northland, New Zealand
Best timeNov–Apr
Set inNorthland, New Zealand
In season~68°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

48–77°F
Fares from$949
Nearest airportAKL
CurrencyNZD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+12:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Poor Knights Islands
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jan–Feb. Go in Mar, Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 53%
WarmestJan · 77°F
WettestJun
Best windowNov–Apr
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Jacques Cousteau's favorite temperate dive: arches, caves and kelp.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Apr, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Aotea / Great Barrier Island Dark Sky Sanctuary
64 mi away
Rangitoto Island
91 mi away
Auckland Harbour Bridge
94 mi away
Auckland Art Gallery
95 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Poor Knights Islands?

The best time to visit Poor Knights Islands is November–April, in Northland, New Zealand.

Where is Poor Knights Islands?

Poor Knights Islands is in Northland, New Zealand. The nearest major airport is AKL.

What is Poor Knights Islands known for?

Jacques Cousteau's favorite temperate dive: arches, caves and kelp.

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