When is the best time to go to Palmerston North?

When is the best time to go to Palmerston North? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Palmerston North are January, February, March, April, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February and March
  • The coldest months are July and August
  • The rainiest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December


Annual weather in Palmerston North

For full information about the climate and weather in Palmerston North a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 58°F/72°F
3.5in
February 56°F/72°F
3in
March 54°F/68°F
3.6in
April 52°F/65°F
4.7in
May 49°F/59°F
4.6in
June 47°F/54°F
4.2in
July 43°F/54°F
4.3in
August 45°F/56°F
4.4in
September 45°F/56°F
4.5in
October 49°F/59°F
4.3in
November 52°F/65°F
4.3in
December 56°F/68°F
4.3in


Weather and climate in Palmerston North

Palmerston North enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Palmerston North is 63°F (ranging from 54°F in july to 72°F in february). Annual rainfall is 49.5in, with a minimum of 3in in february and a maximum of 4.7in in april.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 65°F°C and, in april, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of may the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and it rains about 20% of the time in may.
  • Between the months of june and july the climate is bad. The temperature rises to 54°F and it rains in july about 4.3in.
  • From august to october the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 59°F as maximum temperature in october and you can expect to have 4.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of november the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 77°F and you can expect to have 4.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of december the climate is okay. It is for example 68°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 22% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Palmerston North

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Palmerston North: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Palmerston North

Find out when Palmerston North has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Palmerston North

  • Very low season in Palmerston North
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: June and July.
  • Low season in Palmerston North
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, April, May and August.
  • High season in Palmerston North
    The number of visitors to Palmerston North is high in: February, September and October.
  • Peak season in Palmerston North
    The largest number of tourists visiting Palmerston North is during: November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Palmerston North month by month



Best time for low prices in Palmerston North

Average prices of hotels in Palmerston North month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Palmerston North. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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