Which is the hottest month in Napier?

The hottest time of year in Napier is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Napier?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Napier with 144mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Napier?

The sunniest time of year in Napier is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Napier?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Napier in February when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit Napier

Q: When is the best time to visit Napier?

The best time to visit Napier, New Zealand is in January Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best time to visit Napier, New Zealand is in January based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Napier by month

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When is the best time to visit Napier?

The best time to visit Napier, New Zealand is in January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

Change the criteria to reflect your weather preferences.

5
Jan
4.5
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
2
May
1.5
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
4.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

24
Jan
24
Feb
23
Mar
20
Apr
17
May
14
Jun
14
Jul
14
Aug
16
Sep
19
Oct
21
Nov
23
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
6
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

The weather guide for New Zealand (Napier) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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