Palmerston North weather
At 12:30 PM local time it was clear and 15°C (59°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 11%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season Jun–Sep
About Palmerston North weather
Is it raining in Palmerston North right now?
No. It’s clear and 15° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Palmerston North this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–24° and lows of 5–15°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Palmerston North lately?
In the past 7 days, Palmerston North had 4 rainy days and 22.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Palmerston North?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Palmerston North weather by month
When is the best time to visit Palmerston North?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Palmerston North is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (51°F) in July to 22°C (72°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Palmerston North?
June is the wettest month, with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 58 mm (2.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Palmerston North?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (51°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F).
Does Palmerston North have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 99 mm (3.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months