What’s the climate like in Napier?
The current climate of Napier features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of 15°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Napier in recent years was 37°C in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in July 2015.
On average, Napier receives 797 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Napier?
The best time to visit Napier for sunny weather is January through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Napier. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Napier
The climate table of Napier shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 59 | 96 | 69 | 54 | 44 | 81 | 56 | 54 | 88 | 51 | 77 | 68 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 797 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
- Driest months: 44 mm in May, 51 mm in October and 54 mm in April
- Wettest months: 96 mm in February, 88 mm in September and 81 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in Napier
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Napier, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Napier
This graph shows how much precipitation Napier, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Napier
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Napier, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Napier
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Napier, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Napier
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Napier, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Napier by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Napier. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
