Taranaki Weather & Climate: New Zealand

Climate by month across Taranaki, New Zealand, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Taranaki

Taranaki is one of several regions in New Zealand, with temperatures that range from 13°C (55°F) in July to 21°C (70°F) during the peak of February. We've based our full climate overview on data from New Plymouth, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Taranaki during January, February, March and December is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 21°C (70°F).

Precipitation in Taranaki varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in June with 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while March stays relatively dry with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for January, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Taranaki by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Taranaki — and find the best time to visit. (based on New Plymouth)

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Climate map of Taranaki

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

New Plymouth 14°C (57°F) 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 16°C (61°F) 1838 mm (72 in) 2,211 hours
Stratford 13°C (55°F) 23°C (73°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 1470 mm (58 in) 2,211 hours
Hawera 14°C (57°F) 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 15°C (59°F) 1266 mm (50 in) 2,211 hours
Oakura 14°C (57°F) 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 16°C (61°F) 1866 mm (73 in) 2,211 hours
Okato 14°C (57°F) 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 16°C (61°F) 1826 mm (72 in) 2,211 hours

Places in Taranaki, New Zealand

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