Spring (March–May): Average 7.5–11.2°C, cool and rainy, with occasional sunshine. May is the rainiest month. Common activities: outdoor hiking (bring rain gear), visiting museums and galleries. Recommended clothing: waterproof jacket, warm clothing, comfortable walking shoes.
Summer (December–February): Average 13.6–14.7°C, mild, moderate rainfall, and more sunny days. Common activities: outdoor picnics, hiking, water activities. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, sun protection clothing, rain gear.
Autumn (June–August): Average 4.8–6.9°C, cold and damp, with higher rainfall, especially in July. Common activities: indoor activities, visiting glasshouses, enjoying local cuisine. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, waterproof clothing, hat, scarf, gloves.
Winter (September–November): Average 6.9–10.8°C, cool, moderate rainfall, and increasing sunshine. Common activities: outdoor hiking (bring rain gear), visiting wineries, enjoying hot springs. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes.
Manawatu-Whanganui climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 9.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1574 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: July
Manawatu-Whanganui monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
14.7°C
140.5
February
14.1°C
155.2
March
11.2°C
109.2
April
10°C
74.6
May
7.5°C
145.3
June
6°C
90.9
July
5°C
175.2
August
4.8°C
130.9
September
6.9°C
154.6
October
8.5°C
112.1
November
10.8°C
137.8
December
13.6°C
148.3
Manawatu-Whanganui weather for the next seven days
10/14
Tuesday
Heavy rain
12°C/5.8°C
10/15
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
8.4°C/3.5°C
10/16
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
13.4°C/4.2°C
10/17
Friday
Sunny
16.7°C/2.6°C
10/18
Saturday
Sunny
16.8°C/2.5°C
10/19
Sunday
Moderate rain
10.8°C/3°C
10/20
Monday
Partly Cloudy
13°C/1.6°C
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