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Napier Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Napier experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend to be pleasant. It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Napier experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Napier has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 478 mm of rainfall annually. Napier experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 50 mm in July, the wettest month, and 29 mm in January, the driest month.

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

Forecast for Napier

Wed   Jan 15
21°C | 11°C
S 5 m/s
1.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Thu   Jan 16
26°C | 11°C
SE 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
29°C | 14°C
SE 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Napier in South Africa

During the months of April, May, September, October and November 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 Napier?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Napier?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Napier?
    July tops the wettest month list with 50 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Napier?
    January is the driest month with 29 mm of precipitation.

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