Manawatu Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Manawatu, New Zealand in February.

Planning a journey to Manawatu, New Zealand this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Manawatu in February

Manawatu, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Manawatu generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in National Park at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Feilding at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 14°C (57°F) in Feilding and 11°C (52°F) in National Park. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Manawatu, New Zealand.

To explore the conditions in Manawatu, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Whanganui with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in National Park with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Palmerston North gets approximately 189 hours of sunlight in February, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Manawatu by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Manawatu — and find the best time to visit. (based on Palmerston North)

Best Places to Visit in Manawatu in February

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Manawatu

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Manawatu, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Manawatu (February)

Precipitation variation in Manawatu (February)

Palmerston North

In February Palmerston North generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
189 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Whanganui

In February Whanganui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
189 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Ohakune

In February Ohakune generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
205 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Levin

In February Levin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
189 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Taumarunui

In February Taumarunui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
205 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Manawatu in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palmerston North 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Whanganui 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Ohakune 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Levin 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Taumarunui 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
National Park 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

Manawatu weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Manawatu, New Zealand in February?

In February, Manawatu, New Zealand generally has perfect weather conditions. Palmerston North sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Manawatu, New Zealand in February?

Daytime temperatures in Palmerston North peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in February, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does Manawatu, New Zealand get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Manawatu, New Zealand during February, with Palmerston North averaging close to 85 mm (3.3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Manawatu, New Zealand?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Manawatu, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Palmerston North is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Palmerston North. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have poor weather conditions.

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