Climate of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Point-value climate at New Plymouth (Taranaki, New Zealand). Population approximately 52,500.
Located in Taranaki, New Zealand, New Plymouth has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 52,500. Monthly average temperatures range from 9.5°C / 49.1°F in July to 18.1°C / 64.6°F in February, with rainfall varying from 102 mm / 4 in (January) to 185 mm / 7.3 in (June) — about 1706 mm / 67.2 in across the year. New Plymouth is the capital of Taranaki. These are point-value climate normals sampled at New Plymouth's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.9°C64.2°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| February | 18.1°C64.6°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| March | 16.9°C62.4°F | 138 mm5.4″ | — |
| April | 14.6°C58.3°F | 140 mm5.5″ | — |
| May | 12.1°C53.8°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| June | 10.2°C50.4°F | 185 mm7.3″ | — |
| July | 9.5°C49.1°F | 182 mm7.2″ | — |
| August | 10.1°C50.2°F | 148 mm5.8″ | — |
| September | 11.5°C52.7°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| October | 13°C55.4°F | 162 mm6.4″ | — |
| November | 14.7°C58.5°F | 147 mm5.8″ | — |
| December | 16.5°C61.7°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit New Plymouth?
New Plymouth does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. New Plymouth's warmest month is February at an average of 18.1°C / 64.6°F, and its driest month is January with about 102 mm / 4 in of rain.
What is the climate of New Plymouth?
New Plymouth, in Taranaki, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 9.5°C / 49.1°F in July to 18.1°C / 64.6°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1706 mm / 67.2 in, with the wettest month being June (185 mm / 7.3 in) and the driest January (102 mm / 4 in).
What is the average temperature in New Plymouth in February?
The average temperature in New Plymouth in February is 18.1°C / 64.6°F, with rainfall of about 109 mm / 4.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in New Plymouth?
The driest month in New Plymouth is January, with about 102 mm / 4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.9°C / 64.2°F.
When is the wettest month in New Plymouth?
The wettest month in New Plymouth is June, with approximately 185 mm / 7.3 in of average monthly rainfall.