New Plymouth weather in February (Taranaki, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in New Plymouth this February? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

February in New Plymouth generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 16°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

New Plymouth in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 224 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time to visit New Plymouth. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New Plymouth climate page with graphs.

 

New Plymouth, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 224 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to New Plymouth, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in New Plymouth.

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