Napier City in February
What to expect
February in Napier City is late summer, with a settled seasonal pattern already in place. The month is warm and inviting for long walks, with a noticeable cool-down after sunset. There is plenty of daylight to stretch outdoor time. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Napier City.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 13.6 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 06:37 - 20:13
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 10 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 54%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 72%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for February. Typical high 21.9°C and low 15.7°C.
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 13% of days (3.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.7 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.7 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 13% of days (3.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.6 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.6 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~87km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 3% of days (0.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~90km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 3% of days (0.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 7% of days (1.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.9 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.9 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~55mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.0 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~50mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~67mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Extreme rain Measures: Extreme rain days (>=50mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~68mm (P95)
Extreme rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~35°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 49% of days (13.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.8 days / month
~49% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.8 days / month
- Probability ~49% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 48% of days (13.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.5 days / month
~48% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.5 days / month
- Probability ~48% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 37% of days (10.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.5 days / month
~37% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.5 days / month
- Probability ~37% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~11 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 33% of days (9.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.5 days / month
~33% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.5 days / month
- Probability ~33% of days
- Intensity Up to ~66km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~9 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 29% of days (8.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.1 days / month
~29% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.1 days / month
- Probability ~29% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 26% of days (7.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.5 days / month
~26% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.5 days / month
- Probability ~26% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 24% of days (6.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.8 days / month
~24% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.8 days / month
- Probability ~24% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~7 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 13% of days (3.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.5 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.5 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 6% of days (1.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.6 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.6 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~2 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 3% of days (0.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~20°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~35km/h (P95)
Breezy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~32°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Frequently asked questions
Is February a good time to visit Napier City?
Typical February days in Napier City reach highs of 23°C (73°F) with nights around 16°C (61°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. Overall, February sits in the middle of the Napier City climate range.
What are temperatures like in February?
In February, you can usually expect highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows near 16°C (61°F). That means warm days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 62 mm (2.4 in) across roughly 10 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in February?
You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 06:37 and sunset near 20:13. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in February?
In February, average wind speeds are around 15 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 57 km/h (35 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.