Palmerston North Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Palmerston North Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


29°C
Highest Temp
13 Feb. 26

0°C
Lowest Temp
13 Jul. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthFebruary22.6°C

Coldest MonthJuly3.19°C

Wettest MonthApril5.14mm

Windiest MonthJanuary20.1km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Palmerston North historically?

February is historically Palmerston North's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 22°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 31°C on 2024-01-19.

2. What is the coldest month in Palmerston North historically?

July is Palmerston North's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 5°C. The all-time record low of -2°C was recorded on 2014-08-10.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Palmerston North over the past 17 years?

Palmerston North's average annual rainfall is approximately 1209.4mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Palmerston North experience on average per year?

Palmerston North historically records approximately 228.05 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 20.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Palmerston North?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Palmerston North is 31°C on 2024-01-19.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Palmerston North?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Palmerston North is -2°C on 2014-08-10.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Palmerston North historically?

Palmerston North experiences its strongest winds during September. The historic gust record of 49.3 kph was recorded on 2013-10-14.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Palmerston North during a year?

Usually, Palmerston North's humidity peaks in June at around 87.4% and drops to its lowest in January at approximately 77.4%.