The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Taranaki Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Taranaki over the year. What is the best time to visit Taranaki?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Taranaki over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Taranaki in January
In January the weather in Taranaki ranges from very good in New Plymouth to excellent in Stratford. In New Plymouth you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in February
In February the weather in Taranaki ranges from very good in New Plymouth to excellent in Stratford. In New Plymouth you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Taranaki.
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in March
In March the weather in Taranaki ranges from very good in New Plymouth to excellent in Stratford. In New Plymouth you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in April
In April the weather in Taranaki is generally good. In New Plymouth you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in May
In May the weather in Taranaki is generally mixed. In New Plymouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in June
In June the weather in Taranaki ranges from less favorable in New Plymouth to mixed in Stratford. In New Plymouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in July
In July the weather in Taranaki ranges from less favorable in New Plymouth to mixed in Hawera. In New Plymouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Taranaki.
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in August
In August the weather in Taranaki is generally mixed. In New Plymouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in September
In September the weather in Taranaki ranges from less favorable in Oakura to mixed in New Plymouth. In New Plymouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in October
In October the weather in Taranaki is generally mixed. In New Plymouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in November
In November the weather in Taranaki ranges from mixed in New Plymouth to good in Stratford. In New Plymouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Taranaki in December
In December the weather in Taranaki ranges from good in New Plymouth to very good in Stratford. In New Plymouth you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Taranaki in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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