Taranaki has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Taranaki has an average annual temperature of 12.6°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 Stratford with average July highs of 14.5°C, while Stratford is the coldest with average January lows of 9.2°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 | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ☀️ | 24.1°C | 9.3°C | 16.7°C | 82% | 77 | 3.9 | 6.70 |
| February | ☀️ | 24.1°C | 10.0°C | 17.0°C | 82% | 74 | 3.6 | 5.90 |
| March | ⛅ | 22.8°C | 8.5°C | 15.6°C | 83% | 84 | 3.8 | 4.60 |
| April | ⛅ | 20.6°C | 6.6°C | 13.6°C | 85% | 98 | 3.7 | 3.20 |
| May | ⛅ | 18.0°C | 4.8°C | 11.4°C | 87% | 114 | 4.0 | 2.10 |
| June | ⛅ | 15.9°C | 3.4°C | 9.7°C | 88% | 125 | 4.1 | 1.70 |
| July | ⛅ | 14.5°C | 2.5°C | 8.5°C | 88% | 122 | 4.1 | 1.90 |
| August | ⛅ | 15.0°C | 2.4°C | 8.7°C | 87% | 111 | 4.1 | 2.60 |
| September | ⛅ | 16.7°C | 3.4°C | 10.0°C | 86% | 106 | 4.4 | 3.70 |
| October | ⛅ | 18.3°C | 4.6°C | 11.4°C | 85% | 107 | 4.5 | 4.80 |
| November | ⛅ | 20.3°C | 6.3°C | 13.3°C | 83% | 90 | 4.3 | 6.00 |
| December | ⛅ | 22.3°C | 8.3°C | 15.3°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 has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 2022 was the warmest year overall and 1992 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2022 (avg: 13.4°C), while the coldest year was 1992 (avg: 11.3°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 | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 6.6°C | 13.3°C | 20.0°C | 1360 | 85% | 4.0 m/s |
2024 | 5.8°C | 12.6°C | 19.4°C | 1158 | 86% | 3.9 m/s |
2023 | 6.7°C | 13.2°C | 19.7°C | 1420 | 87% | 4.0 m/s |
2022 🔥 | 6.5°C | 13.4°C | 20.3°C | 1723 | 86% | 4.0 m/s |
2021 | 6.1°C | 12.8°C | 19.5°C | 1452 | 86% | 4.0 m/s |
2020 | 5.6°C | 12.3°C | 19.0°C | 1303 | 86% | 4.0 m/s |
2019 | 6.4°C | 13.1°C | 19.8°C | 1398 | 85% | 4.1 m/s |
2018 | 6.6°C | 13.3°C | 20.0°C | 1331 | 86% | 3.8 m/s |
2017 | 6.2°C | 12.9°C | 19.6°C | 1337 | 86% | 3.9 m/s |
2016 | 6.2°C | 13.0°C | 19.8°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.
