When is the best time to go to Napier
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Napier, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Napier
Napier weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Napier are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 61mm | 8.2hrs | 15.6hrs | 18°C |
January is a reasonably dry month in Napier and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Napier, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Napier and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Napier with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 78mm | 7.5hrs | 14.5hrs | 19°C |
February in Napier is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Napier, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Napier and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Napier with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 111mm | 6.6hrs | 13.3hrs | 19°C |
The weather in March in Napier is characteristically mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Napier.
March is in the fall / autumn in Napier and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Napier with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 92mm | 5.9hrs | 12hrs | 18°C |
Napier's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Napier.
April is in the fall / autumn in Napier and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Napier with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 82mm | 5.2hrs | 11hrs | 16°C |
May is a a little damp month in Napier and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Napier.
May is in the fall / autumn in Napier and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Napier with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 119mm | 4.3hrs | 15.6hrs | 15°C |
Napier's weather in June is typically cool and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Napier for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Napier and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Napier with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 105mm | 4.7hrs | 14.5hrs | 14°C |
July in Napier is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Napier for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Napier and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Napier with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 102mm | 5hrs | 13.3hrs | 14°C |
The weather in August in Napier is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Napier for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Napier and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Napier with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 87mm | 5.9hrs | 12hrs | 14°C |
Napier's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Napier.
September is in the spring in Napier and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Napier with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 64mm | 7.1hrs | 11hrs | 14°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Napier and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Napier.
October is in the spring in Napier and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Napier with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 57mm | 7.6hrs | 15.6hrs | 15°C |
Napier's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Napier, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Napier and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Napier with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 89mm | 7.6hrs | 14.5hrs | 17°C |
December in Napier is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Napier, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Napier and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Napier with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Napier weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 57mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 119mm 4.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
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