Along the Te Araroa - Northland Coast from Cape Reinga to Auckland, weather is warm and maritime, mixing extended sunny spells with changeable cloud, gusty squalls, and passing showers. January, February, and March bring long daylight, warm temperatures, warm afternoons suitable for swimming, and generally firmer underfoot conditions between brief rain bursts. Late December is similar but occasionally humid and lively, while the shoulder months trend cooler and wetter, and winter features short days with frequent rain.