Stratford weather in February (Taranaki, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Stratford in February? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Stratford during February, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Stratford in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 224 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time to visit Stratford. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stratford, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 224 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Stratford, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Stratford.

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