Climate normals · 1970–2000
New Plymouth Climate
New Plymouth is a city in New Zealand (F9) with a population of about 90,100. Its average annual temperature is 13.7°C (57°F), with roughly 1709 mm of rain per year.
13.7°C
Avg Temp
1709
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
New Plymouth Climate
New Plymouth has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F) and receives about 1709 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.7°C
Avg Temp
1709
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 64° | 103 mm |
| February | 18° / 65° | 103 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 139 mm |
| April | 15° / 58° | 141 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 154 mm |
| June | 10° / 50° | 178 mm |
| July | 10° / 49° | 183 mm |
| August | 10° / 50° | 150 mm |
| September | 12° / 53° | 142 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 162 mm |
| November | 15° / 58° | 147 mm |
| December | 16° / 62° | 107 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit New Plymouth
The most comfortable months to visit New Plymouth are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 22°C high). The coldest is July (near 6°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit New Plymouth are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
New Plymouth, New Zealand has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C and about 1709 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in New Plymouth average about 22°C (72°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.