New Plymouth Climate by Month
New Plymouth, Taranaki Region, New Zealand
Mild summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in New Plymouth is one of mild summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) in February and 56°F (14°C) in July, with the coldest nights (July) near 43°F (6°C). About 67 in (1698 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 79% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 73°F(23°C)
- Average high, February
- Coldest nights
- 43°F(6°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 67 in(1698 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 79%
- Sunniest: January
Best and worst months in New Plymouth
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in January and February, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJune and July are the least pleasant; July is the coldest, with highs of only 56°F (14°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in February.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
New Plymouth weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuaryBest | 72°F(22°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 3.5 in(90 mm) | 78% | 6.6 |
| FebFebruaryBest | 73°F(23°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 4.2 in(107 mm) | 76% | 5.7 |
| MarMarch | 71°F(22°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 4.5 in(115 mm) | 77% | 4.5 |
| AprApril | 66°F(19°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 6.1 in(156 mm) | 77% | 3.1 |
| MayMay | 62°F(16°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 6.0 in(152 mm) | 82% | 2.1 |
| JunJune | 58°F(14°C) | 44°F(7°C) | 7.2 in(183 mm) | 86% | 1.7 |
| JulJuly | 56°F(14°C) | 43°F(6°C) | 7.0 in(179 mm) | 83% | 1.9 |
| AugAugust | 57°F(14°C) | 44°F(7°C) | 5.8 in(147 mm) | 79% | 2.7 |
| SepSeptember | 60°F(16°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 5.7 in(146 mm) | 80% | 3.7 |
| OctOctober | 62°F(17°C) | 49°F(10°C) | 6.3 in(160 mm) | 79% | 4.9 |
| NovNovember | 65°F(19°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 5.4 in(136 mm) | 78% | 6.0 |
| DecDecember | 70°F(21°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 5.0 in(127 mm) | 78% | 6.2 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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