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The best time to visit Napier

Month-by-month climate averages for Napier, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Napier is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Napier is warmest in February (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 6°C), with roughly 1134 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Napier forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Napier weather by month

what to expect in Napier through the year

Here is Napier's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Napier by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
16°
Warm
Mar
21°
13°
Mild
Apr
20°
12°
Mild
May
17°
10°
Mild
Jun
15°
8°
Mild
Jul
14°
7°
Cool
Aug
14°
6°
Cool
Sep
17°
8°
Mild
Oct
19°
10°
Mild
Nov
20°
12°
Mild
Dec
23°
15°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Napier?
The most comfortable time to visit Napier is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Napier?
February is the warmest month in Napier, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Napier?
August is the coldest month in Napier, with lows around 6°C.
When is the rainy season in Napier?
The wettest month in Napier is usually January, out of roughly 1134 mm of precipitation across the year.

Napier month by month

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