Palmerston North
Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Current Weather
15°60°
Mostly Clear
Feels Like: 17°63°
Min: 7°45°
Max: 23°73°
The next few hours will be mostly clear, with today reaching 23°C and dropping to 10°C. The coming days will be drizzle and windy throughout the day.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Daylight Hours
06:18
Sunrise
19:44
Sunset
Moon
16:29
Moonrise
04:51
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Palmerston North today, October 23, 2026
Plan for bright conditions in Palmerston North on October 23, 2026, though cloud cover thickens for a spell near 23:00. The day as a whole still leans toward sunshine. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 13% around 10:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.Plan for bright conditions in Palmerston North on October 23, 2026, though cloud cover thickens for a spell near 23:00. The day as a whole still leans toward sunshine. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 13% around 10:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.
The day peaks near 23°C and cools toward 7°C. Relative humidity sits between 58% and 89%, reaching its peak around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 15 km/h by 19:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The day peaks near 73°F and cools toward 45°F. Relative humidity sits between 58% and 89%, reaching its peak around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 9 mph by 19:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 20% near 23:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:18, sunset at 19:44, and 13 hours 26 minutes of sunlight today overall.Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 20% near 23:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Horizontal visibility holds close to 10 mi. Expect sunrise at 06:18, sunset at 19:44, and 13 hours 26 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Taken together, settled sunshine in Palmerston North on October 23, 2026 makes outdoor timing easier, with highs near 23°C.Taken together, settled sunshine in Palmerston North on October 23, 2026 makes outdoor timing easier, with highs near 73°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Palmerston North
How warm does it get in Palmerston North?
The warmest month in Palmerston North is February, with average high temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.The warmest month in Palmerston North is February, with average high temperatures of 73°F. The average temperature during this period is around 65°F.
How cold does it get in Palmerston North?
The coldest month in Palmerston North is August, with average low temperatures of 7°C. The average temperature during this period is around 10°C.The coldest month in Palmerston North is August, with average low temperatures of 44°F. The average temperature during this period is around 50°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Palmerston North?
The wettest month in Palmerston North is July, with an average of 112 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Palmerston North is July, with an average of 4.4 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Palmerston North?
The driest month in Palmerston North is February, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Palmerston North is February, with an average of 2.9 in of precipitation.