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Exploring Thornton

The city of Thornton has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Thornton include:

• Bay of Plenty
• Awakeri Hot Springs
• Ohiwa Harbour
• Ohope Beach
• Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
• Otarawairere Bay
• Maraetotara Reserve

When making plans for your holiday in Thornton, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to Whakatane (WHK) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to find the one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Thornton?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to explore Thornton, you might find this info about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Thornton are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are September and June, whereas February and November have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 23°C and at night it is 12°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 353 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 18°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 457 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 5°C. Average precipitation for this season is 473 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 21°C and 7°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 380 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Thornton is 1663 mm.