Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High23.2°C
Low6.6°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
New Zealand Napier City, New Zealand
Napier City experiences a temperate climate, where average temperatures vary from a low of 13°C / 55°F in August to a high of 23°C / 74°F in January.
Precipitation is distributed throughout the year, averaging 68 mm / 2.7 inches monthly, peaking in July (95 mm / 3.7 inches) and reaching its lowest in November (60 mm / 2.4 inches).
UV peaks in January (index 9) and drops to its lowest in June (index 3); strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in December with around 14.9 hours of daylight, while June has the shortest days at about 9.4 hours.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Napier City.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
95 mm
July carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.4)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
9 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
16 km/h
July is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
69 %to78 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Napier City, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Napier City compares
See how it ranks against the rest of New Zealand for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#1 / 9
COOLEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#6 / 9
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in New Zealand
#7 / 9
WINDIEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#3 / 9
HIGHEST UV
in New Zealand
#5 / 9
MOST HUMID
in New Zealand
#9 / 9
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Napier City, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Napier City feel over the year?
Across the year, daytime highs average about 18°C (64°F), with nights near 11°C (52°F). Overall it feels mild by day and cool after dark. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Napier City for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Napier City?
UV tends to peak in January, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Napier City a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 16 km/h (10 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 66 km/h (41 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Napier City get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.