New Plymouth
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: New Plymouth month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in New Plymouth are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 20–22°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), August the coldest (average low 8°C), and July the wettest (about 348 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4 | 15.4 | 195 | 11.7 |
| February | 21.6 | 15.5 | 183 | 10.8 |
| March | 20.0 | 14.4 | 207 | 9.7 |
| April | 18.0 | 12.7 | 273 | 8.6 |
| May | 15.8 | 11.0 | 345 | 7.2 |
| June | 14.1 | 9.4 | 253 | 6.8 |
| July | 13.2 | 8.5 | 348 | 6.7 |
| August | 13.2 | 8.1 | 340 | 7.8 |
| September | 14.3 | 9.4 | 282 | 8.8 |
| October | 15.8 | 10.6 | 243 | 9.3 |
| November | 18.0 | 12.4 | 261 | 10.8 |
| December | 20.0 | 14.3 | 283 | 11.3 |
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01 · OverviewNew Plymouth, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow New Plymouth took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting New Plymouth
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in New Plymouth
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in New Plymouth
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in New Plymouth
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for New Plymouth
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about New Plymouth
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Plymouth
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01 · Q&AWhere is New Plymouth located and what are its coordinates?
New Plymouth is situated in New Zealand at geographic coordinates -39.0667, 174.0833 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of New Plymouth?
New Plymouth has a recorded population of approximately 90,100 and observes the Pacific/Auckland time zone (NZD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in New Plymouth?
Official and commonly spoken languages in New Plymouth include en-NZ, mi, and the circulating currency is NZD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for New Plymouth?
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