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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Paraparaumu.
Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. February is the warmest month with daytime highs of 20°C (68°F), while July is the coolest at 12°C (54°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 1562 mm (61 in) annually. October is the wettest month. The most sunshine falls in January, with an average of 7.8 hours of daily sunshine.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Paraparaumu - and find the best time to visit.
The weather in Paraparaumu changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in February to a moderate 12°C (54°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in February to around 8°C (46°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Paraparaumu has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1562 mm (61 in) of rainfall annually. Paraparaumu offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month October (159 mm (6.3 in)) and the driest month March (96 mm (3.8 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Paraparaumu Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Paraparaumu serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 86%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
February and March typically offer the most optimal weather in Paraparaumu. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 12°C (54°F) in July to 20°C (68°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 8°C (46°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1562 mm (61 in). October is the wettest month with 159 mm (6.3 in), while March is the driest with 96 mm (3.8 in).
Paraparaumu receives around 2,040 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 234 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 106 hours. Overall, Paraparaumu enjoys abundant sunshine.
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