Palmerston North weather in February (Manawatu, New Zealand)

Curious about the February weather in Palmerston North? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Palmerston North the weather in February is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Palmerston North in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

The city usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Palmerston North climate page with graphs.

 

Palmerston North, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 189 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Palmerston North in February?

For visitors traveling to Palmerston North, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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