Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
February verdict
Palmerston North, New Zealand in February
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Palmerston North, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February23°C average high
February is one of Palmerston North's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February70mm average rain
February is one of Palmerston North's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, August, and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February6.8 hours average sun
February is one of Palmerston North's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February19°C average sea
February is one of Palmerston North's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February53 weather score
February is one of Palmerston North's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.