The climate of New Zealand, city by city
This page lists the 58 cities in New Zealand for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+1.6 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in New Zealand?
The hottest city in New Zealand is Massey, with an average annual temperature of 15.6 °C.
What is the coldest city in New Zealand?
The coldest city in New Zealand is Dunedin, with an average annual temperature of 9.8 °C.
What is the wettest city in New Zealand?
The wettest city in New Zealand is New Plymouth, with 1,886 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of New Zealand warmed?
Based on its largest cities, New Zealand warmed by +1.6 °C between 1940 and 2025.