Best Time to Visit Whanganui: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Whanganui: February, January, March.
- Best months for Whanganui: February, January, March.
- Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: August, October, July.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.5).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 15°C | 69 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| February | 20°C | 16°C | 67 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.7 |
| March | 19°C | 15°C | 69 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 17°C | 13°C | 98 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 15°C | 12°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 13°C | 10°C | 108 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.7 |
| July | 12°C | 9°C | 105 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.5 |
| August | 12°C | 9°C | 102 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 13°C | 10°C | 98 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| October | 15°C | 11°C | 107 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.9 |
| November | 16°C | 12°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 18°C | 14°C | 100 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Whanganui?
The best months are February, January, March.
When is the rainy season in Whanganui?
The wettest months are August, October, July.