When is the best time to go to Petone
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Petone, 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 Petone
Petone weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Petone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 91mm | 7.9hrs | 15.8hrs |
The climate in Petone during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Petone, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Petone and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Petone with around 91mm 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 76mm | 7.4hrs | 14.7hrs |
February in Petone is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Petone, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Petone and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Petone with around 76mm 3 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 123mm | 6hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Petone is characteristically mild and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petone.
March is in the fall / autumn in Petone and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Petone with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 129mm | 5.2hrs | 12hrs |
Petone's weather in April is typically mild and wet 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 Petone.
April is in the fall / autumn in Petone and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Petone with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 173mm | 3.9hrs | 10.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Petone and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Petone and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Petone with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 191mm | 3.3hrs | 15.8hrs |
June in Petone is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petone for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Petone and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Petone with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 198mm | 3.5hrs | 14.7hrs |
July in Petone is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Petone and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Petone with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 187mm | 3.9hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Petone is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petone for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Petone and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Petone with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 137mm | 4.9hrs | 12hrs |
Petone's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petone for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Petone and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Petone with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 129mm | 6.1hrs | 10.9hrs |
October is a wet month in Petone and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petone for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Petone and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Petone with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 115mm | 6.9hrs | 15.8hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Petone during the month of November
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 Petone.
November is in the spring in Petone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Petone with around 115mm 4.5 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 123mm | 7.2hrs | 14.7hrs |
December in Petone is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petone.
December is in the summer in Petone and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Petone with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Petone weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 76mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.7°C 51.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 198mm 7.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 17.8°C 64°F |
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