New Plymouth weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was clear and 11°C (52°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jan–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for New Plymouth, Taranaki Region, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
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- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–MarOff season May–Sep
About New Plymouth weather
Is it raining in New Plymouth right now?
No. It’s clear and 11° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in New Plymouth this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–19° and lows of 7–15°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in New Plymouth lately?
In the past 7 days, New Plymouth had 6 rainy days and 57.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for New Plymouth?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
New Plymouth weather by month
When is the best time to visit New Plymouth?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit New Plymouth is Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (53°F) in July to 21°C (70°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in New Plymouth?
June is the wettest month, with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 69 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in New Plymouth?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 14°C (58°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (53°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F).
Does New Plymouth have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 128 mm (5.0 in).
How warm is the sea in New Plymouth?
The sea is warmest in February at about 20°C (67°F) and coolest in August at about 14°C (57°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months