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Whanganui, New Zealand Snapshot 2026
Where is Whanganui?
Whanganui, New Zealand
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- New Zealand
- City
- Whanganui
- Population
- 48.9K
- Coordinates
- -39.93°, 175.05°
Whanganui is a city in New Zealand with a population of approximately 48.9K. Average temperatures range from 8°C (47°F) in August to 22°C (71°F) in February. The best time to visit is January, February, March.
Time in Whanganui right now
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
IANA time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Daylight saving
Standard time
NZST / NZDT
Next DST change
September 27
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Live weather in Whanganui
Daylight in Whanganui today
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Day length
9h 20m
Climate normals for Whanganui
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Good June
Fair July
Poor August
Fair September
Fair October
Good November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 21°C / 15°C | 22°C / 15°C | 10days (79 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 79% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 22°C / 16°C | 23°C / 15°C | 7days (73 mm) Good | 10.8h Excellent | 78% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 20°C / 14°C | 20°C / 13°C | 9days (81 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 79% Humid | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 13°C | 17°C / 11°C | 10days (93 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 80% Humid | 4.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| May | 16°C / 11°C | 14°C / 8°C | 12days (97 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 81% Humid | 2.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| June | 14°C / 9°C | 12°C / 6°C | 13days (85 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July | 13°C / 8°C | 10°C / 5°C | 15days (118 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| August | 13°C / 8°C | 10°C / 5°C | 15days (103 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 81% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September | 14°C / 9°C | 12°C / 6°C | 15days (111 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 80% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 16°C / 11°C | 14°C / 8°C | 14days (97 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 80% Humid | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 13°C | 18°C / 11°C | 13days (89 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7 High | Good | View Details |
| December | 20°C / 15°C | 20°C / 13°C | 13days (100 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 79% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 21°C / 15°C . Feb: 22°C / 16°C . Mar: 20°C / 14°C . Apr: 18°C / 13°C . May: 16°C / 11°C . Jun: 14°C / 9°C . Jul: 13°C / 8°C . Aug: 13°C / 8°C . Sep: 14°C / 9°C . Oct: 16°C / 11°C . Nov: 18°C / 13°C . Dec: 20°C / 15°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 79 mm. Feb: 73 mm. Mar: 81 mm. Apr: 93 mm. May: 97 mm. Jun: 85 mm. Jul: 118 mm. Aug: 103 mm. Sep: 111 mm. Oct: 97 mm. Nov: 89 mm. Dec: 100 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 80%. May: 81%. Jun: 83%. Jul: 82%. Aug: 81%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 80%. Nov: 80%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 22 km/h . Mar: 22 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 23 km/h . Jun: 22 km/h . Jul: 24 km/h . Aug: 23 km/h . Sep: 28 km/h . Oct: 27 km/h . Nov: 25 km/h . Dec: 25 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 20°C . Feb: 21°C . Mar: 19°C . Apr: 17°C . May: 15°C . Jun: 14°C . Jul: 13°C . Aug: 12°C . Sep: 13°C . Oct: 15°C . Nov: 17°C . Dec: 19°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 3. Jun: UV 2. Jul: UV 2. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whanganui has a population of approximately 48.9K.
The best months to visit Whanganui are January, February, March, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Whanganui receives approximately 1126mm of rainfall annually across 146 rainy days.
Whanganui is located in New Zealand, in the Oceania region.