Climate of Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Point-value climate at Napier (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand). Population approximately 57,800.
Located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Napier has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 57,800. Monthly average temperatures range from 9.2°C / 48.6°F in July to 19.3°C / 66.7°F in January, with rainfall varying from 55 mm / 2.2 in (November) to 102 mm / 4 in (August) — about 1010 mm / 39.8 in across the year. Napier is the capital of Hawke's Bay. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Napier's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.3°C66.7°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| February | 19.1°C66.4°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| March | 17.6°C63.7°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| April | 14.9°C58.8°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 12°C53.6°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| June | 9.8°C49.6°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| July | 9.2°C48.6°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| August | 10°C50°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| September | 12°C53.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| October | 14°C57.2°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| November | 16°C60.8°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| December | 18°C64.4°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Napier?
Napier does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Napier's warmest month is January at an average of 19.3°C / 66.7°F, and its driest month is November with about 55 mm / 2.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Napier?
Napier, in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 9.2°C / 48.6°F in July to 19.3°C / 66.7°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 1010 mm / 39.8 in, with the wettest month being August (102 mm / 4 in) and the driest November (55 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Napier in January?
The average temperature in Napier in January is 19.3°C / 66.7°F, with rainfall of about 88 mm / 3.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Napier?
The driest month in Napier is November, with about 55 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 16°C / 60.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Napier?
The wettest month in Napier is August, with approximately 102 mm / 4 in of average monthly rainfall.