Palmerston North
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Suitable with normal precautions
Travel advisory information for New Zealand notes updated global context regarding international transport impacts, though no specific localized civil unrest or safety warnings are issued for Palmerston North.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Palmerston North month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Palmerston North 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 6°C), and September the wettest (about 159 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.6 | 13.9 | 100 | 11.2 |
| February | 21.9 | 13.9 | 99 | 10.5 |
| March | 19.9 | 12.3 | 99 | 9.2 |
| April | 17.6 | 10.3 | 119 | 8.2 |
| May | 15.1 | 8.5 | 140 | 7.1 |
| June | 13.0 | 7.0 | 120 | 6.3 |
| July | 12.3 | 5.8 | 155 | 6.5 |
| August | 12.6 | 5.6 | 152 | 7.5 |
| September | 14.0 | 7.5 | 159 | 8.3 |
| October | 15.9 | 9.0 | 146 | 9.1 |
| November | 18.3 | 11.0 | 131 | 10.4 |
| December | 20.3 | 12.8 | 153 | 10.9 |
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People and places shaping Palmerston North
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Research updated Friday, October 23, 2026Past and future events in Palmerston North
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Previously
- 1941 Manawatū River flood
Major flood that put large parts of Hokowhitu and Awapuni underwater.
- 1953 Manawatū River flood
Significant flood affecting Awapuni and Hokowhitu, recorded as the largest since 1902.
- Local Government Amalgamation
Palmerston North boundaries were extended to include Ashhurst, Linton, and Turitea.
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01 · OverviewPalmerston North, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Palmerston North took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Palmerston North
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Palmerston North
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Palmerston North
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Palmerston North
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Palmerston North
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Palmerston North
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01 · Q&AWhere is Palmerston North located and what are its coordinates?
Palmerston North is situated in New Zealand at geographic coordinates -40.3564, 175.6111, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Palmerston North?
Palmerston North has a recorded population of approximately 90,500 and observes the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Palmerston North?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Palmerston North include EN-NZ, MI, with NZD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Palmerston North?
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