Napier Climate by Month
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from warm conditions
to mild.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The weather in Napier changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 7°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Napier experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 906 mm yearly. Year-round, Napier has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 97 mm, and the driest month, December, with 66 mm, is minimal.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 Napier. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Napier.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Napier in New Zealand
During the months of January, February, March and December 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:
January has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 97 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
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