Taranaki Weather in June

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

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New Plymouth Stratford Hawera Oakura

Planning a trip to Taranaki, New Zealand this June? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Taranaki in June

Taranaki, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. June in Taranaki generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in New Plymouth.

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

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hawera with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Oakura with 186 mm (7.3 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. New Plymouth receives about 117 hours of sunlight in June, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Taranaki in June

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

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 Taranaki

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

Temperature range in Taranaki (June)

Precipitation variation in Taranaki (June)

New Plymouth

In June New Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
117 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in New Plymouth →

Stratford

In June Stratford 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
146 hours
117 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Stratford →

Hawera

In June Hawera 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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
117 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hawera →

Oakura

In June Oakura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
117 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Oakura →

Okato

In June Okato generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
117 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Okato →

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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 Taranaki in June.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Plymouth 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)
Stratford 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Hawera 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Oakura 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Okato 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)

Taranaki weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

Taranaki, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in June, part of the season. Daytime highs in New Plymouth average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

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

New Plymouth averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in June, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. New Plymouth records an average of 185 mm (7.3 in) in June, putting it among the wetter months for Taranaki, New Zealand.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in New Plymouth, June may not be the ideal time to visit Taranaki, New Zealand.

On average, the best time to visit Taranaki, New Zealand is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in New Plymouth. The weather in June and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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