Warmest Cities in New Zealand

Top 100 cities ranked by warmest cities

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Warmest Cities — New Zealand

1 Whangarei F6 61°F

2 Raumanga F6 61°F

3 Tikipunga F6 61°F

4 New Plymouth F9 61°F

5 Vogeltown F9 61°F

6 Waitara F9 61°F

7 Bell Block F9 61°F

8 Dairy Flat E7 60°F

9 Oteha Valley E7 60°F

10 Orewa E7 60°F

11 Albany E7 60°F

12 Browns Bay E7 60°F

13 Warkworth E7 60°F

14 Kaitaia F6 60°F

15 Green Bay E7 60°F

16 Ponsonby E7 60°F

17 Avondale E7 60°F

18 New Lynn E7 60°F

19 Massey E7 60°F

20 Massey East E7 60°F

21 Kelston E7 60°F

22 Henderson E7 60°F

23 Lincoln E7 60°F

24 Te Atatu South E7 60°F

25 Owairaka E7 60°F

26 Titirangi E7 60°F

27 Te Atatu Peninsula E7 60°F

28 Blockhouse Bay E7 60°F

29 Sandringham E7 60°F

30 Unsworth Heights E7 60°F

31 Sunnyvale E7 60°F

32 West Harbour E7 60°F

33 Grey Lynn E7 60°F

34 Hillcrest E7 60°F

35 Beach Haven E7 60°F

36 Forrest Hill E7 60°F

37 Birkenhead E7 60°F

38 Balmoral E7 60°F

39 Western Heights E7 60°F

40 Waiuku E7 60°F

41 Birkdale E7 60°F

42 Lynfield E7 60°F

43 Point Chevalier E7 60°F

44 Greenhithe E7 60°F

45 New Windsor E7 60°F

46 Glendene E7 60°F

47 Kumeu E7 60°F

48 Tauranga E8 59°F

49 Omokoroa E8 59°F

50 Katikati E8 59°F

51 Mount Maunganui E8 59°F

52 Bethlehem E8 59°F

53 Otumoetai E8 59°F

54 Dargaville F6 59°F

55 Kerikeri F6 59°F

56 Akina F2 59°F

57 Hastings F2 59°F

58 Napier F2 59°F

59 Raureka F2 59°F

60 Havelock North F2 59°F

61 Taradale F2 59°F

62 Flaxmere F2 59°F

63 Onekawa F2 59°F

64 Mahora F2 59°F

65 Pokeno G1 58°F

66 Auckland E7 58°F

67 Manukau City E7 58°F

68 North Shore E7 58°F

69 Papatoetoe E7 58°F

70 Manurewa E7 58°F

71 Papakura E7 58°F

72 Mangere East E7 58°F

73 Remuera E7 58°F

74 Otara E7 58°F

75 Mangere E7 58°F

76 Pukekohe East E7 58°F

77 Epsom E7 58°F

78 Otahuhu E7 58°F

79 Takanini E7 58°F

80 Mount Eden E7 58°F

81 Homai E7 58°F

82 Hillsborough E7 58°F

83 Onehunga E7 58°F

84 Takapuna E7 58°F

85 Howick E7 58°F

86 Favona E7 58°F

87 Pakuranga E7 58°F

88 Pakuranga Heights E7 58°F

89 Wattle Downs E7 58°F

90 Ellerslie E7 58°F

91 Glen Innes E7 58°F

92 Bucklands Beach E7 58°F

93 Glendowie E7 58°F

94 Botany Downs E7 58°F

95 Half Moon Bay E7 58°F

96 Parnell E7 58°F

97 Tamaki E7 58°F

98 Wiri E7 58°F

99 Saint Johns E7 58°F

100 Whitianga G1 58°F

The warmest cities in New Zealand enjoy high average annual temperatures, making them attractive to those who prefer mild winters and plenty of sunshine. Whangarei leads with an average annual temperature of 61°F.

Warm-climate cities are popular destinations for retirees, winter migrants, and outdoor enthusiasts. They typically offer year-round access to outdoor activities, lower heating costs, and longer growing seasons. Many have seen significant population growth in recent decades.

While warm weather is appealing, these cities may also face challenges including extreme summer heat, higher cooling costs, water scarcity, and vulnerability to hurricanes or other weather events. Many are investing in heat mitigation strategies and sustainable water management.

Did You Know?

1. Whangarei's average temperature of 61°F means residents enjoy warm weather virtually year-round.
2. The warmest U.S. cities are concentrated in southern Florida, Hawaii, and the desert Southwest.
3. Warm-climate cities have seen the fastest population growth in the U.S. over the past two decades, driven by retirees and remote workers.

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