Climate Overview
The climate in Taumarunui is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1735mm of precipitation falls per year. Taumarunui receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taumarunui 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, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.
Temperature
Taumarunui sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 22°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Taumarunui is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1735mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 181mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 106mm. That's 75mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Taumarunui is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
89 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Taumarunui, which began on March 20, 2026. Taumarunui 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 499mm across the season with a monthly average of 166mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 12 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 342mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 7 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 419mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 5 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 474mm across the season with a monthly average of 158mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 Taumarunui 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.
