AI-generatedNapier at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jan · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 20.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 769 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Napier
Napier has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Napier is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Napier
The best time to visit Napier is from January to February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 20.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable all year round except in July. The wettest month is July with 93 mm of precipitation.
Napier through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Napier in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 17–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Napier in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Napier in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 18–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Napier in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year except Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:2619:30
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:09–07:02 · evening 18:54–19:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:09 · evening 19:47–19:57
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Napier compared with home
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In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea warms from 14° to 15°. The days get 1.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sea | 14° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.7 h |
What is the weather like in Napier in October?
In October, Napier is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Napier.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 3 min06:26 – 19:30
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %3 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Napier
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Napier: score 75 against 28. In January, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in January. January has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sea | 14.3° | 19.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 60 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Napier month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January25° · Sea 19° · 8.7 h
In January, Napier is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in January75February24° · Sea 20° · 7.9 h
In February, Napier is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in February55March23° · Sea 19° · 6.8 h
In March, Napier is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in March34April20° · Sea 18° · 5.9 h
In April, Napier is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in April20May18° · Sea 16° · 5.1 h
In May, Napier is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in May15June15° · Sea 15° · 4.4 h
In June, Napier is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in June14July14° · Sea 13° · 4.4 h
In July, Napier is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in July18August15° · Sea 13° · 5.7 h
In August, Napier is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in August25September17° · Sea 13° · 6.6 h
In September, Napier is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in September28October19° · Sea 14° · 7.5 h
In October, Napier is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in October40November21° · Sea 16° · 7.8 h
In November, Napier is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in November56December23° · Sea 18° · 8.0 h
In December, Napier is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Napier.
Napier in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Napier
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in February (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 25° | 15° | 19.3° | 8.7 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 24° | 15° | 20.0° | 7.9 h | 7 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 23° | 13° | 19.1° | 6.8 h | 8 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 20° | 11° | 17.8° | 5.9 h | 8 | 61 |
| MayMay | 20 | 18° | 9° | 16.2° | 5.1 h | 9 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 15 | 15° | 6° | 14.6° | 4.4 h | 11 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 14 | 14° | 6° | 13.4° | 4.4 h | 12 | 93 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 15° | 6° | 12.8° | 5.7 h | 12 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 25 | 17° | 7° | 13.1° | 6.6 h | 9 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 28 | 19° | 9° | 14.3° | 7.5 h | 9 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 40 | 21° | 11° | 15.9° | 7.8 h | 9 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 23° | 14° | 17.8° | 8.0 h | 9 | 59 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Napier
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.6 – 15.0 °C
Swimming season: Feb
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Napier ranges from 12.8 °C in August to 20.0 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in February.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 19.3 and 20.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.3° | 18.3° | 20.2° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 20.0° | 19.3° | 20.8° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 19.1° | 18.5° | 19.6° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.8° | 17.2° | 18.3° | fresh |
| MayMay | 16.2° | 15.8° | 16.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.4° | 12.4° | 14.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.8° | 12.1° | 13.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.1° | 12.6° | 13.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.3° | 13.6° | 15.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 15.9° | 15.0° | 16.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 17.8° | 16.5° | 19.0° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Napier
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 13.1 hours of daylight in Napier, 57 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Napier: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Napier has about 9 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Napier
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Napier
How breezy and how cloudy Napier is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Napier typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Napier: variable cloud, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Napier
How often the day gets hot in Napier (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Napier has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Napier
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Napier in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Napier has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 17).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 28
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 23 h
- Distance
- 18,670 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: New Zealand
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +64
- Emergency number
- 111
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Napier vs Hastings
In October the holiday weather in Napier and Hastings is about equally good (score 28 vs 26). During the day it is about as warm in Hastings as in Napier. Hastings gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Napier | Hastings |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 26 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 14° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Sep – May |
Through the year
Best places in the country
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Napier ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hastings19°82
- 2Tauranga18°16°74
- 3Blenheim18°74
- 4Auckland18°16°71
- 5Masterton17°69
- 6Matamata18°69
- 7Cambridge18°69
- 8Rotorua18°68
- 15NapierThis page19°14°28
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Frequently asked questions about Napier
When is the best time to visit Napier?
The best time to visit Napier is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Napier?
The sea temperature in Napier ranges from 12.8 °C in August to 20.0 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in February.
Can you swim in Napier in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible in February.
What is the warmest month in Napier?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Napier?
The wettest month is July with 93 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Napier get?
Napier gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.7 hours a day; in June there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Napier in?
Napier is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Napier?
A nonstop flight from London to Napier takes about 23 h, for a straight-line distance of about 18,670 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Napier?
Napier has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 19, summer holidays 17, October half-term 28, Christmas holidays 66.