Climate Insights for Napier

Greenmeadows, Napier City, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Hottest
January
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
August
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
June
100 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Napier is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 956 mm of precipitation falls per year. Napier receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Napier 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Napier is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 37.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Napier receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Napier 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°FebMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°MarMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°AprMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°MayMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 9°JunMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°JulMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°AugMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°SepMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°OctMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°NovMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 13°DecMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°F
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Min

Napier sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 24°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Napier sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 43°F to 76°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 67°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 83mmFebPrecipitation: 93mmMarPrecipitation: 86mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmMayPrecipitation: 59mmJunPrecipitation: 100mmJulPrecipitation: 82mmAugPrecipitation: 65mmSepPrecipitation: 92mmOctPrecipitation: 71mmNovPrecipitation: 84mmDecPrecipitation: 74mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inJunPrecipitation: 4inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inOctPrecipitation: 2.8inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inDecPrecipitation: 2.9in
Precipitation

Napier is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 956 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. February and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 59 mm. That's 42 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Napier is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. February and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.3 in. That's 1.7 in less than June, 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Napier is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Napier is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°67°F
Feb19°67°F
Mar17°63°F
Apr15°59°F
May12°54°F
Jun10°51°F
Jul10°49°F
Aug10°50°F
Sep12°53°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov16°62°F
Dec19°65°F

The best time to visit Napier is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 84 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Napier is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Napier 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Napier based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
20 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
14 °C58 °F
10 km/h6 mph
100 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
11 km/h7 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
14 °C58 °F
11 km/h7 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
16 °C62 °F
12 km/h8 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
11 km/h7 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C58 °F
24 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in