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New Plymouth

New Plymouth · New Zealand · New Plymouth

A near-perfect volcanic cone that has doubled for Mount Fuji in film thanks to the resemblance, a coastal walkway and surf scene built around black-sand beaches, and gardens that bloom so reliably the city hosts a festival purely around them.

The best time to visit New Plymouth is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 14°C (57°F). Local time there is 03:01 (UTC+12).

Best time to go
Dec–Feb
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
NPL · New Plymouth

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In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 28°C46 to 82°F Rain0 to 260mm0 to 10.2in

January · high 70°F · rain 4.9in · 14.6h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

New Plymouth month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January21°C70°F125mm4.9in14.6h14.6hin the recommended window
February21°C70°F169mm6.7in13.6h13.6hin the recommended window
March20°C68°F151mm5.9in12.4h12.4h
April18°C65°F136mm5.4in11.1h11.1h
May16°C61°F196mm7.7in10.0h10.0h
June14°C58°F186mm7.3in9.4h9.4h
July14°C56°F191mm7.5in9.7h9.7h
August13°C56°F200mm7.9in10.6h10.6h
September14°C58°F166mm6.5in11.9h11.9h
October16°C60°F163mm6.4in13.2h13.2h
November18°C64°F175mm6.9in14.3h14.3h
December20°C67°F251mm9.9in14.9h14.9hin the recommended window

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NZD · New Zealand dollar
Language
Māori, English
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