Climate normals · 1970–2000
Palmerston North Climate
Palmerston North is a city in New Zealand (F3) with a population of about 90,500. Its average annual temperature is 13.1°C (56°F), with roughly 1243 mm of rain per year.
13.1°C
Avg Temp
1243
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Palmerston North Climate
Palmerston North has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F) and receives about 1243 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.1°C
Avg Temp
1243
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 64° | 91 mm |
| February | 18° / 64° | 70 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 100 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 86 mm |
| May | 11° / 52° | 115 mm |
| June | 9° / 48° | 118 mm |
| July | 8° / 47° | 106 mm |
| August | 9° / 49° | 100 mm |
| September | 11° / 51° | 117 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 139 mm |
| November | 14° / 58° | 96 mm |
| December | 16° / 61° | 105 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 Palmerston North
The most comfortable months to visit Palmerston North are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 23°C high). The coldest is July (near 4°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Palmerston North are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Palmerston North, New Zealand has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C and about 1243 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Palmerston North average about 23°C (73°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.