Which is the hottest month in Napier?

The hottest time of year in Napier is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 24°C.

Which month has the most rain in Napier?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Napier with 92mm on average. There are normally 12 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Napier?

The sunniest time of year in Napier is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Napier?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Napier in February when the water temperature reaches 19°C.

Best time to visit Napier

Q: When is the best time to visit Napier?

The best time to visit Napier is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Napier?

The best time to visit Napier is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
1.5
May
0.5
Jun
0.5
Jul
1
Aug
1.5
Sep
3
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

75
Jan
75
Feb
73
Mar
68
Apr
63
May
57
Jun
57
Jul
57
Aug
61
Sep
66
Oct
70
Nov
73
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
6
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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The weather guide for New Zealand (Napier) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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