The best time to visit Palmerston North
Month-by-month climate averages for Palmerston North, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Palmerston North is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
Palmerston North is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in July (lows around 5°C), with roughly 1617 mm of precipitation across the year and August 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 Palmerston North forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Palmerston North weather by month
what to expect in Palmerston North through the yearHere is Palmerston North'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 Palmerston North by season.