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New Plymouth Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in New Plymouth (Taranaki), New Zealand. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Forecast for New Plymouth

Fri   Nov 15
19°C | 14°C
N 32 km/h
23 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sat   Nov 16
17°C | 11°C
S 29 km/h
1 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Sun   Nov 17
19°C | 8°C
SE 29 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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:

  • Which is the warmest month in New Plymouth?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in New Plymouth?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in New Plymouth?
    June tops the wettest month list with 185 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in New Plymouth?
    March is the driest month with 108 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in New Plymouth?
    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.