Best Time to Visit Palmerston North: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Palmerston North: February, January, March.
- Best months for Palmerston North: February, January, March.
- Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: October, August, September.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 14°C | 69 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| February | 22°C | 14°C | 64 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| March | 21°C | 13°C | 61 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 18°C | 10°C | 83 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 16°C | 9°C | 79 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 13°C | 7°C | 89 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.9 |
| July | 13°C | 6°C | 90 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.8 |
| August | 13°C | 7°C | 89 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 15°C | 8°C | 95 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.9 |
| October | 16°C | 9°C | 109 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 18°C | 11°C | 87 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 20°C | 13°C | 98 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palmerston North?
The best months are February, January, March.
When is the rainy season in Palmerston North?
The wettest months are October, August, September.