When is the best time to go to Palmerston North
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Palmerston North, 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 Palmerston North
Palmerston North weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Palmerston North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 82mm | 7.5hrs | 15.7hrs |
The weather in January in Palmerston North is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palmerston North, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Palmerston North and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 82mm 3.2 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 70mm | 7.3hrs | 14.6hrs |
February in Palmerston North is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palmerston North, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Palmerston North and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 70mm 2.7 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 86mm | 5.9hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Palmerston North is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palmerston North, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Palmerston North and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 86mm 3.4 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 79mm | 5.3hrs | 12hrs |
Palmerston North's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Palmerston North.
April is in the fall / autumn in Palmerston North and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 109mm | 4hrs | 11hrs |
May is a damp month in Palmerston North and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palmerston North for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Palmerston North and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 110mm | 3.4hrs | 15.7hrs |
The climate in Palmerston North during June can be summarized as cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palmerston North for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Palmerston North and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 119mm | 3.7hrs | 14.6hrs |
July in Palmerston North is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palmerston North for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Palmerston North and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 98mm | 4.1hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Palmerston North is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palmerston North for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Palmerston North and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 101mm | 4.5hrs | 12hrs |
Palmerston North's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palmerston North for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Palmerston North and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 104mm | 5.5hrs | 11hrs |
October is a damp month in Palmerston North and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palmerston North for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Palmerston North and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 83mm | 6.5hrs | 15.7hrs |
The weather in November in Palmerston North is characteristically mild and a little damp.
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 Palmerston North.
November is in the spring in Palmerston North and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 83mm 3.3 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Palmerston North weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 103mm | 6.8hrs | 14.6hrs |
December in Palmerston North is generally damp with the temperature being 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 Palmerston North.
December is in the summer in Palmerston North and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 103mm 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Palmerston North weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 70mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 119mm 4.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
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