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The best time to visit Whanganui

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Whanganui 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.

Whanganui is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in August (lows around 6°C), with roughly 1302 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 Whanganui forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Whanganui weather by month

what to expect in Whanganui through the year

Here is Whanganui'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 Whanganui by season.

Jan
22°
15°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
21°
14°
Mild
Mar
19°
12°
Mild
Apr
18°
11°
Mild
May
16°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
13°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
16°
10°
Mild
Nov
17°
11°
Mild
Dec
20°
14°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Whanganui?
The most comfortable time to visit Whanganui 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 Whanganui?
January is the warmest month in Whanganui, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Whanganui?
August is the coldest month in Whanganui, with lows around 6°C.
When is the rainy season in Whanganui?
The wettest month in Whanganui is usually January, out of roughly 1302 mm of precipitation across the year.

Whanganui month by month