New Plymouth
New Plymouth District, Taranaki, New Zealand
Current Weather
14°58°
Mostly Clear
Feels Like: 13°56°
Min: 11°52°
Max: 15°60°
The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 15°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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06:26
Sunrise
19:48
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16:35
Moonrise
04:57
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View stargazing scoreWeather in New Plymouth today, October 23, 2026
New Plymouth looks cloudy on October 23, 2026, with grey skies for much of the day. Sunshine stays limited, so the overall tone is muted from the morning onward. The opening hours look fair, as cloud stays near 31% around 10:00. Morning errands should face fewer weather interruptions.New Plymouth looks cloudy on October 23, 2026, with grey skies for much of the day. Sunshine stays limited, so the overall tone is muted from the morning onward. The opening hours look fair, as cloud stays near 31% around 10:00. Morning errands should face fewer weather interruptions.
The day peaks near 15°C and cools toward 11°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 81% and 87% and the peak around 22:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 10:00 at 13 km/h.The day peaks near 60°F and cools toward 52°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 81% and 87% and the peak around 22:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 10:00 at 8 mph.
Through the afternoon skies look more workable, with cloud near 40% around 23:00. Later outdoor plans have a clearer window than the morning may have suggested. Visibility stays near 16.1 km. Sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:48, giving 13 hours 22 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon skies look more workable, with cloud near 40% around 23:00. Later outdoor plans have a clearer window than the morning may have suggested. Visibility stays near 10 mi. Sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:48, giving 13 hours 22 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, cloud leads the story in New Plymouth on October 23, 2026; expect limited sun and a peak around 15°C.In short, cloud leads the story in New Plymouth on October 23, 2026; expect limited sun and a peak around 60°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in New Plymouth
How warm does it get in New Plymouth?
The warmest month in New Plymouth is February, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 19°C.The warmest month in New Plymouth is February, with average high temperatures of 68°F. The average temperature during this period is around 66°F.
How cold does it get in New Plymouth?
The coldest month in New Plymouth is August, with average low temperatures of 11°C. The average temperature during this period is around 12°C.The coldest month in New Plymouth is August, with average low temperatures of 51°F. The average temperature during this period is around 53°F.
What is the wettest time of year in New Plymouth?
The wettest month in New Plymouth is July, with an average of 233 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in New Plymouth is July, with an average of 9.2 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in New Plymouth?
The driest month in New Plymouth is February, with an average of 117 mm of precipitation.The driest month in New Plymouth is February, with an average of 4.6 in of precipitation.