Taranaki has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Taranaki has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C across all 3 cities, with approximately 1209 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 85%. Temperatures peak in February and drop to their lowest in August, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is New Plymouth with average July highs of 11.9°C, while Stratford is the coldest with average January lows of 13.2°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ☀️ | 20.4°C | 16.9°C | 13.4°C | 27.7°C | 6.4°C | 82% | 77 | 3.9 | 6.70 |
| February | ☀️ | 20.9°C | 17.4°C | 13.9°C | 27.2°C | 7.5°C | 82% | 74 | 3.6 | 5.90 |
| March | ⛅ | 19.5°C | 16.1°C | 12.7°C | 25.9°C | 5.0°C | 83% | 84 | 3.8 | 4.60 |
| April | ⛅ | 17.3°C | 14.1°C | 11.0°C | 23.1°C | 3.9°C | 85% | 98 | 3.7 | 3.20 |
| May | ⛅ | 14.8°C | 12.1°C | 9.5°C | 20.7°C | 1.6°C | 87% | 114 | 4.0 | 2.10 |
| June | ⛅ | 12.6°C | 10.2°C | 7.9°C | 18.1°C | 0.8°C | 88% | 125 | 4.1 | 1.70 |
| July | ⛅ | 11.7°C | 9.3°C | 6.8°C | 17.2°C | -0.6°C | 88% | 122 | 4.1 | 1.90 |
| August | ⛅ | 12.2°C | 9.5°C | 6.8°C | 16.6°C | 0.0°C | 87% | 111 | 4.1 | 2.60 |
| September | ⛅ | 13.6°C | 10.7°C | 7.8°C | 19.7°C | 0.8°C | 86% | 106 | 4.4 | 3.70 |
| October | ⛅ | 15.0°C | 12.0°C | 9.0°C | 21.1°C | 1.7°C | 85% | 107 | 4.5 | 4.80 |
| November | ⛅ | 16.8°C | 13.5°C | 10.3°C | 23.9°C | 3.1°C | 83% | 90 | 4.3 | 6.00 |
| December | ⛅ | 18.8°C | 15.5°C | 12.3°C | 26.9°C | 5.0°C | 83% | 102 | 4.1 | 6.40 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 3 cities in Taranaki
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 3 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in February, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 88% in July · annual avg 85%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Taranaki's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. 2022 was the warmest year overall and 1992 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2022 (avg: 14.1°C), while the coldest year was 1992 (avg: 11.8°C).
Averaged across all 3 cities in Taranaki · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 3 cities in Taranaki · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 3 cities in Taranaki for each year.
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 16.7°C | 13.7°C | 10.6°C | 25.1°C | 1.4°C | 1360 | 85% | 4.0 m/s |
2024 | 16.2°C | 13.3°C | 10.4°C | 24.9°C | 2.7°C | 1158 | 86% | 3.9 m/s |
2023 | 16.5°C | 13.7°C | 10.8°C | 24.6°C | 2.1°C | 1420 | 87% | 4.0 m/s |
2022 🔥 | 17.0°C | 14.1°C | 11.1°C | 27.0°C | 2.9°C | 1723 | 86% | 4.0 m/s |
2021 | 16.5°C | 13.6°C | 10.6°C | 23.8°C | 2.2°C | 1452 | 86% | 4.0 m/s |
2020 | 16.2°C | 13.2°C | 10.1°C | 22.9°C | 0.1°C | 1303 | 86% | 4.0 m/s |
2019 | 16.5°C | 13.6°C | 10.7°C | 26.7°C | 0.0°C | 1398 | 85% | 4.1 m/s |
2018 | 16.7°C | 13.8°C | 10.9°C | 26.6°C | 3.4°C | 1331 | 86% | 3.8 m/s |
2017 | 16.2°C | 13.4°C | 10.5°C | 24.9°C | 2.2°C | 1337 | 86% | 3.9 m/s |
2016 | 16.7°C | 13.8°C | 10.8°C | 25.8°C | 1.1°C | 1152 | 85% | 4.2 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
