Climate of Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Point-value climate at Whanganui (Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand). Population approximately 43,200.
Located in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, Whanganui has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 43,200. Monthly average temperatures range from 8.7°C / 47.7°F in July to 18.3°C / 64.9°F in January, with rainfall varying from 64 mm / 2.5 in (February) to 100 mm / 3.9 in (March) — about 1044 mm / 41.1 in across the year. Whanganui is the capital of Manawatū-Whanganui. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Whanganui's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.3°C64.9°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| February | 18.2°C64.8°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| March | 17°C62.6°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| April | 14.3°C57.7°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 11.5°C52.7°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| June | 9.5°C49.1°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 8.7°C47.7°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| August | 9.7°C49.5°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| September | 11.3°C52.3°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| October | 13.1°C55.6°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| November | 15°C59°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| December | 16.9°C62.4°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Whanganui?
Whanganui does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Whanganui's warmest month is January at an average of 18.3°C / 64.9°F, and its driest month is February with about 64 mm / 2.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Whanganui?
Whanganui, in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 8.7°C / 47.7°F in July to 18.3°C / 64.9°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 1044 mm / 41.1 in, with the wettest month being March (100 mm / 3.9 in) and the driest February (64 mm / 2.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Whanganui in January?
The average temperature in Whanganui in January is 18.3°C / 64.9°F, with rainfall of about 75 mm / 3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Whanganui?
The driest month in Whanganui is February, with about 64 mm / 2.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.2°C / 64.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Whanganui?
The wettest month in Whanganui is March, with approximately 100 mm / 3.9 in of average monthly rainfall.