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Weather in February in Taranaki

Considering a trip to Taranaki this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Taranaki in February?

Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. February in Taranaki generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in New Plymouth. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Taranaki.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawera with an average of 82 mm to high rainfall in New Plymouth with 114 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, New Plymouth enjoys close to 224 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a closer look at February's conditions in Taranaki, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Taranaki's yearly weather, check out our Taranaki climate page.

Where to go in Taranaki in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Taranaki on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Taranaki?

New Plymouth

In February New Plymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

New Plymouth
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<<   January January
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21°C 
16°C 
252 hours 
108 mm 
11 days 
21°C 
16°C 
224 hours 
114 mm 
9 days 
March   >> March
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20°C 
15°C 
210 hours 
108 mm 
12 days 
Climate in New Plymouth

Stratford

In February Stratford generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Stratford
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<<   January January
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22°C 
13°C 
252 hours 
94 mm 
12 days 
23°C 
14°C 
224 hours 
96 mm 
9 days 
March   >> March
>>  
21°C 
12°C 
210 hours 
88 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Stratford

Hawera

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

Hawera
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
21°C 
15°C 
252 hours 
78 mm 
12 days 
22°C 
15°C 
224 hours 
82 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
21°C 
14°C 
210 hours 
76 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Hawera

Oakura

In February Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Oakura
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
21°C 
15°C 
252 hours 
110 mm 
13 days 
21°C 
16°C 
224 hours 
112 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
20°C 
15°C 
210 hours 
111 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Oakura

Okato

In February Okato generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Okato
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
21°C 
15°C 
252 hours 
108 mm 
13 days 
21°C 
16°C 
224 hours 
109 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
20°C 
15°C 
210 hours 
108 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Okato

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Taranaki, in New Zealand.

Is February the best time to visit Taranaki?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Taranaki with overall pleasant weather in New Plymouth. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in New Plymouth. In contrast, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

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