Climate Insights for Plimmerton

Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand

Hottest
February
19°C peak
Coldest
July
9°C low
Wettest
August
158mm rain
Best to Visit
January, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Plimmerton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1514mm of precipitation falls per year. Plimmerton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Plimmerton 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 July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15° Feb Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15° Mar Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° Apr Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 13° May Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11° Jun Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° Jul Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 9° Aug Max: 11° Average: 10° Min: 9° Sep Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 9° Oct Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11° Nov Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° Dec Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Plimmerton has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 77mm Feb Precipitation: 108mm Mar Precipitation: 94mm Apr Precipitation: 125mm May Precipitation: 158mm Jun Precipitation: 138mm Jul Precipitation: 141mm Aug Precipitation: 158mm Sep Precipitation: 132mm Oct Precipitation: 119mm Nov Precipitation: 138mm Dec Precipitation: 127mm
Precipitation

Plimmerton is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1514mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 158mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 77mm. That's 81mm less than August, 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 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 28km/h Feb Wind Speed: 29km/h Mar Wind Speed: 27km/h Apr Wind Speed: 28km/h May Wind Speed: 30km/h Jun Wind Speed: 28km/h Jul Wind Speed: 30km/h Aug Wind Speed: 30km/h Sep Wind Speed: 33km/h Oct Wind Speed: 31km/h Nov Wind Speed: 31km/h Dec Wind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed

Plimmerton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/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 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 27km/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.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Plimmerton, which began on March 20, 2026. Plimmerton 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 389mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 312mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 376mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 437mm across the season with a monthly average of 146mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 17°
Mar 16°
Apr 14°
May 13°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 10°
Sep 11°
Oct 12°
Nov 14°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Plimmerton is during January and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 19°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Plimmerton 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
15 °C
19 °C
28 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
19 °C
29 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
18 °C
27 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
16 °C
28 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
14 °C
30 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
13 °C
28 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
12 °C
30 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
11 °C
30 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
12 °C
33 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
14 °C
31 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
15 °C
31 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
17 °C
29 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
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