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The best time to visit New Plymouth

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

Short answer

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

New Plymouth is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in August (lows around 7°C), with roughly 2788 mm of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

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

New Plymouth weather by month

what to expect in New Plymouth through the year

Here is New Plymouth'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 New Plymouth by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Feb
21°
14°
Mild
Mar
19°
12°
Mild
Apr
18°
12°
Mild
May
15°
10°
Mild
Wettest
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
13°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
16°
10°
Mild
Nov
18°
11°
Mild
Dec
20°
14°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit New Plymouth?
The most comfortable time to visit New Plymouth is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in New Plymouth?
January is the warmest month in New Plymouth, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in New Plymouth?
August is the coldest month in New Plymouth, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in New Plymouth?
The wettest month in New Plymouth is usually May, out of roughly 2788 mm of precipitation across the year.

New Plymouth month by month