When is the best time to go to New Plymouth?

When is the best time to go to New Plymouth? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in New Plymouth are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February and March
  • The coldest months are July, August and September
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July, August and September
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April and December


Annual weather in New Plymouth

For full information about the climate and weather in New Plymouth a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 61°F/70°F
4.3in
February 61°F/72°F
4in
March 59°F/70°F
4.8in
April 58°F/67°F
6.6in
May 56°F/61°F
8.2in
June 52°F/58°F
8.6in
July 50°F/56°F
8.1in
August 50°F/58°F
8.4in
September 50°F/59°F
8.7in
October 54°F/61°F
6.5in
November 56°F/65°F
5.5in
December 59°F/68°F
5.5in


Weather and climate in New Plymouth

New Plymouth enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in New Plymouth is 63°F (ranging from 56°F in july to 72°F in february). Annual rainfall is 79.1in, with a minimum of 4in in february and a maximum of 8.7in in september.
  • From january to april the climate is favorable. It is for example 67°F as maximum temperature in april and, in april, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • Between may and october the climate is just OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 58°F and it rains about 31% of the time in october.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 65°F and it rains about 5.5in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in New Plymouth

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of New Plymouth: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in New Plymouth

Find out when New Plymouth has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in New Plymouth

  • Very low season in New Plymouth
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, July, August and September.
  • Low season in New Plymouth
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March and April.
  • High season in New Plymouth
    The number of visitors to New Plymouth is high in: February, October and November.
  • Peak season in New Plymouth
    The largest number of tourists visiting New Plymouth is during: January and December.

Figure: Visitor index for New Plymouth month by month



Best time for low prices in New Plymouth

Average prices of hotels in New Plymouth month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in New Plymouth. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in New Plymouth

On average, it costs $ 76 per day to hire a car in New Plymouth. This price varies by $ 35 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 62 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 97.

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