Which is the hottest month in New Plymouth?

The hottest time of year in New Plymouth is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in New Plymouth?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in New Plymouth with 144mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in New Plymouth?

The sunniest time of year in New Plymouth is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in New Plymouth?

The sea is usually at its warmest in New Plymouth in February when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit New Plymouth

Q: When is the best time to visit New Plymouth?

The best time to visit New Plymouth, New Zealand is in February Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C.

The best time to visit New Plymouth, New Zealand is in February based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit New Plymouth?

The best time to visit New Plymouth, New Zealand is in February based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for New Zealand (New Plymouth) 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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