Palmerston North Weather in February
What's the weather like in Palmerston North (Manawatu-Wanganui) in February 2025?
The climate in Palmerston North during February can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
February is in the summer in Palmerston North and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.5°C 72.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.6°C 54.6°F |
| Average temperature | 17.5°C 63.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 70 mm 2.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.5°C 65.2°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average February is the 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.
February temperatures in Palmerston North
February rainfall
February hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Palmerston North in February 2025.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in February
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 |
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