🇳🇿 Weather in Palmerston North
Current Weather in Palmerston North
9°C
Feels like 8°C. Sunny.
🌬️ 4 km/h E
💧 93% Humidity
🧭 1024 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.4
🌡️ Dew Point: 8°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:40 AM
🌇 Sunset: 07:29 PM
Map Overlays:
Hourly Forecast for Palmerston North
09:00
12°
12%
10:00
14°
7%
11:00
16°
4%
12:00
17°
4%
13:00
19°
7%
14:00
20°
14%
15:00
18°
14%
16:00
18°
5%
17:00
16°
10%
18:00
14°
17%
19:00
14°
21%
20:00
13°
16%
21:00
13°
25%
22:00
13°
16%
23:00
12°
13%
00:00
12°
12%
01:00
11°
12%
02:00
11°
13%
03:00
10°
19%
04:00
9°
20%
05:00
9°
24%
06:00
10°
27%
07:00
13°
17%
08:00
13°
12%
14-Day Forecast for Palmerston North
Thu, Oct 08
Sunny
20° /
6°
Fri, Oct 09
Partly Cloudy
19° /
9°
Sat, Oct 10
Fog
21° /
8°
Sun, Oct 11
Mist
18° /
11°
Mon, Oct 12
Fog
22° /
9°
Tue, Oct 13
Fog
20° /
9°
Wed, Oct 14
Sunny
18° /
9°
Thu, Oct 15
Patchy rain nearby
13° /
4°
Fri, Oct 16
Sunny
16° /
2°
Sat, Oct 17
Sunny
16° /
4°
Sun, Oct 18
Sunny
17° /
3°
Mon, Oct 19
Sunny
18° /
4°
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
16° /
7°
Wed, Oct 21
Patchy rain nearby
16° /
8°
Additional Forecasts for Palmerston North
Marine Forecast
Tide Forecast
Air Quality
💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 74.0
μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 21.0
μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 5.2 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.3
μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 6.1 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 7.9 μg/m³
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The current weather in Palmerston North is sunny with a temperature of 9°C (feels like 8°C). Humidity is at 93% and wind speed is 4 km/h. Browse weather for other cities for comparison.
Tomorrow's forecast for Palmerston North shows partly cloudy with a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. There is a 11% chance of rain. Tomorrow’s sunrise and sunset times for Palmerston North are also available.
Over the next 7 days in Palmerston North, temperatures are forecast to range from a low of 6°C to a high of 22°C. The 7-day forecast table above shows day-by-day conditions, precipitation probability and hourly breakdowns. For weather in nearby cities, see New Zealand city pages.
Based on the latest forecast, rain is likely in Palmerston North on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday (50%+ chance of precipitation). The hourly forecast above gives more precise timing for any showers expected in the next 24 hours.
Monday is forecast to be the warmest day in Palmerston North this week, with a high of 22°C and fog conditions expected.
Palmerston North sits at approximately 40.4° south latitude, which generally produces a temperate climate with four distinct seasons — warm summers, cold winters, and pronounced spring and autumn transitions. Local geography (coast vs. inland, altitude, prevailing winds) shapes the specific weather patterns shown in the forecast above.
Climatically, the best time to visit Palmerston North is generally late spring (October–November) and early autumn (March–April) in the Southern Hemisphere — pleasant temperatures and longer daylight. Exact timing depends on what you're after — fewer crowds, specific events, lowest rainfall, or warmest weather. Check the forecast above before planning a short trip.
In the Southern Hemisphere, summer falls in December–February and winter in June–August — opposite to the Northern Hemisphere. Spring is September–November and autumn is March–May. Palmerston North follows this Northern/Southern Hemisphere pattern based on its latitude. See the sun page for exact daylight hours through the year.