New Plymouth Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in New Plymouth sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end
to roughly mild at the low end.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in New Plymouth experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
New Plymouth experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1838 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 185 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, March experiences a drier climate, with about 108 mm of rainfall spread across 12 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in New Plymouth. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in August to 18°C in March.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 86%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in March and May to 5 m/s in January, February, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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7 m/s
5 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit New Plymouth in New Zealand
During the months of January, February and March you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 185 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 108 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 252 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
