When is the best time to go to Wanganui
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wanganui, 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 Wanganui
Wanganui weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wanganui 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 79mm | 8.2hrs | 15.7hrs | 18°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Wanganui during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wanganui, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Wanganui and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Wanganui with around 79mm 3.1 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 63mm | 8.1hrs | 14.6hrs | 19°C |
February in Wanganui is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wanganui, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Wanganui and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wanganui with around 63mm 2.5 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Wanganui weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 76mm | 6.3hrs | 13.3hrs | 19°C |
The weather in March in Wanganui is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wanganui, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Wanganui and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wanganui 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 73mm | 5.8hrs | 12hrs | 18°C |
Wanganui's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
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 Wanganui.
April is in the fall / autumn in Wanganui and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wanganui with around 73mm 2.9 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 90mm | 4.5hrs | 11hrs | 16°C |
May is a a little damp month in Wanganui and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Wanganui.
May is in the fall / autumn in Wanganui and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wanganui with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 96mm | 3.8hrs | 15.7hrs | 15°C |
June in Wanganui is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanganui for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Wanganui and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wanganui with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 99mm | 4.2hrs | 14.6hrs | 14°C |
July in Wanganui is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanganui for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Wanganui and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wanganui with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 87mm | 4.7hrs | 13.3hrs | 13°C |
The weather in August in Wanganui is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanganui for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Wanganui and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wanganui with around 87mm 3.4 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 82mm | 5.2hrs | 12hrs | 13°C |
Wanganui's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wanganui for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Wanganui and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wanganui with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Wanganui weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 85mm | 6.2hrs | 11hrs | 14°C |
October is a a little damp month in Wanganui and the temperature is generally 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 Wanganui.
October is in the spring in Wanganui and is typically the 3rd warmest 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wanganui with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 79mm | 7.3hrs | 15.7hrs | 15°C |
November in Wanganui is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
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 Wanganui.
November is in the spring in Wanganui and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wanganui 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Wanganui weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 92mm | 7.6hrs | 14.6hrs | 17°C |
December in Wanganui is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wanganui, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Wanganui and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wanganui with around 92mm 3.6 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Wanganui weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 63mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.2°C 54°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 99mm 3.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 19°C 66.2°F |
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