Climate Insights for Bell Block

New Plymouth District, Taranaki, New Zealand

Hottest
February
20°C peak
Coldest
August
10°C low
Wettest
July
204mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bell Block is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1854mm of precipitation falls per year. Bell Block receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bell Block is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Feb Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 17° Mar Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Apr Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° May Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Jun Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11° Jul Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° Aug Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° Sep Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11° Oct Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Nov Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 14° Dec Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Bell Block has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 112mm Feb Precipitation: 111mm Mar Precipitation: 122mm Apr Precipitation: 159mm May Precipitation: 200mm Jun Precipitation: 160mm Jul Precipitation: 204mm Aug Precipitation: 185mm Sep Precipitation: 168mm Oct Precipitation: 135mm Nov Precipitation: 160mm Dec Precipitation: 138mm
Precipitation

Bell Block is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1854mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 155mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 204mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 111mm. That's 94mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Bell Block is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bell Block, which began on September 23, 2026. Bell Block is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 463mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 361mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 481mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 549mm across the season with a monthly average of 183mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bell Block based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
16 °C
20 km/h
200 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
14 °C
20 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
13 °C
20 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
14 °C
22 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
15 °C
20 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
17 °C
19 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
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