Palmerston North Weather

Set on the banks of the Manawatu River, at the foot of the Tararua Ranges, Palmerston North's temperature reaches an average of 22°C in summer and 12°C in winter. With relatively low annual rainfall of around 960mm, the city has around 200 rain-free days every year. Strong prevailing westerly winds, particularly in spring, have made the area a target for the development of wind turbine farms.

Average annual rainfall (mm): 967
Average annual sunshine hours: 1,733
Average summer temperature (°C): 18
Average winter temperature (°C): 9

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Other locations in the Manawatu & Wanganui region: Dannevirke, Levin, Palmerston North, Wanganui

For a full listing of regional weather, go to the national New Zealand weather page.