Manawatu Weather in June

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

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Palmerston North Whanganui Ohakune Levin

Planning a journey to Manawatu, New Zealand this June 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 June

Manawatu, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. June in Manawatu generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During June, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in National Park at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Whanganui at 14°C (57°F). At night it cools down to 8°C (46°F) in Whanganui and 3°C (37°F) in National Park.

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

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Feilding with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to heavy rainfall in National Park with 163 mm (6.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in June. Palmerston North sees roughly 78 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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)

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March21°C (70°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October17°C (63°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Manawatu in June

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Manawatu.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 June for some of the most popular destinations in Manawatu, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Manawatu (June)

Precipitation variation in Manawatu (June)

Palmerston North

In June Palmerston North generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
78 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Palmerston North →

Whanganui

In June Whanganui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
78 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Whanganui →

Ohakune

In June Ohakune generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
97 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ohakune →

Levin

In June Levin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
78 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Taumarunui

In June Taumarunui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
97 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Taumarunui →

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In our records: New Zealand June extremes

Notable June records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest June night in New Zealand dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Franz Josef on June 26, 2007.

Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palmerston North 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Whanganui 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Ohakune 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Levin 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Taumarunui 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
National Park 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

Manawatu weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

June in Manawatu, New Zealand brings unpleasant weather. In Palmerston North, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

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

Average temperatures in Manawatu, New Zealand during June range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Palmerston North.

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

Manawatu, New Zealand sees substantial rainfall in June. Palmerston North typically averages about 103 mm (4.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, June may not be the ideal time to visit Manawatu, New Zealand due to the typically unpleasant weather in Palmerston North.

Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Palmerston North. In contrast, July tends to have poor weather conditions.

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