Weather in New Plymouth - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for New Plymouth, New Zealand: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in New Plymouth

today🌧️ 12°💧 1 mm

Thu🌧️ 10°💧 0.8 mm

Fri🌤️ 10°💧 0.2 mm

Sat🌤️ 11°💧 0.2 mm

Sun☀️ 9°💧 0.4 mm

Mon🌧️ 11°💧 7.5 mm

Tue🌧️ 13°💧 1.7 mm

Wed🌧️ 14°💧 2.7 mm

14-day forecast - New Plymouth

Day-by-day forecast for New Plymouth

Wednesday8 July 2026

🌧️12°light rain

sunrise 07:42 · sunset 17:15 · night 11° · evening 12° · rain 1.04 mm · humidity 93% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 77%

Thursday9 July 2026

🌧️10°light rain

sunrise 07:42 · sunset 17:16 · night 9° · evening 10° · rain 0.82 mm · humidity 79% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday10 July 2026

🌤️10°scattered clouds

sunrise 07:42 · sunset 17:16 · night 6° · evening 8° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 61% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 35%

Saturday11 July 2026

🌤️11°scattered clouds

sunrise 07:42 · sunset 17:17 · night 6° · evening 8° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 58% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 26%

Sunday12 July 2026

☀️9°clear sky

sunrise 07:41 · sunset 17:17 · night 8° · evening 8° · rain 0.36 mm · humidity 66% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 5%

Monday13 July 2026

🌧️11°light rain

sunrise 07:41 · sunset 17:18 · night 12° · evening 12° · rain 7.46 mm · humidity 87% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 89%

Tuesday14 July 2026

🌧️13°light rain

sunrise 07:40 · sunset 17:19 · night 13° · evening 13° · rain 1.71 mm · humidity 89% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 35%

Wednesday15 July 2026

🌧️14°light rain

sunrise 07:40 · sunset 17:20 · night 12° · evening 13° · rain 2.73 mm · humidity 84% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 65%

Thursday16 July 2026

🌤️14°scattered clouds

sunrise 07:39 · sunset 17:20 · night 12° · evening 12° · rain 28.5 mm · humidity 70% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 33%

Friday17 July 2026

☁️13°broken clouds

sunrise 07:39 · sunset 17:21 · night 10° · evening 11° · rain 6.24 mm · humidity 61% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 75%

Saturday18 July 2026

🌧️10°light rain

sunrise 07:38 · sunset 17:22 · night 12° · evening 11° · rain 2.61 mm · humidity 85% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%

Sunday19 July 2026

🌧️13°light rain

sunrise 07:38 · sunset 17:22 · night 10° · evening 11° · rain 0.18 mm · humidity 62% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 97%

Monday20 July 2026

☁️12°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:37 · sunset 17:23 · night 10° · evening 10° · rain 14.22 mm · humidity 61% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

Tuesday21 July 2026

☁️11°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:36 · sunset 17:24 · night 9° · evening 10° · rain 12.12 mm · humidity 59% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%

Wednesday22 July 2026

☁️12°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:36 · sunset 17:25 · night 9° · evening 10° · humidity 61% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%

Thursday23 July 2026

🌧️13°light rain

sunrise 07:35 · sunset 17:26 · night 11° · evening 12° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 64% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 17%

☀️ UV index in New Plymouth - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in New Plymouth is 2 (low). You can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only matters for very long exposure.

🌊 Sea temperature - New Plymouth

Water today

15°C

Week avg

15°C

Waves today

1.6 m

How's the water?

very cold

16-day sea temperature forecast:

8.07 15°C9.07 15°C10.07 15°C11.07 15°C12.07 15°C13.07 15°C14.07 15°C15.07 15°C16.07 15°C

Average sea temperature through the year:

Jan 20°CFeb 20°CMar 19°CApr 19°CMay 17°CJun 16°CJul 15°CAug 14°CSep 14°COct 15°CNov 17°CDec 18°C

Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in New Plymouth

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Christchurch	4.7	7.6	very good
Wellington	4.5	7.6	very good
Lower Hutt	4.5	7.6	very good
Dunedin	4.1	6.9	very good
Manukau	2.3	3.2	very good
Auckland	2.3	3.2	very good
Tauranga	1.1	1.5	very good
Hamilton City	0.8	0.9	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 13:00).

🎉 Public holidays in New Plymouth - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in New Plymouth: Matariki (10 July, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).

10 JulyFriday

Matariki

🎈 long weekend

26 OctoberMonday

Labour Day

🎈 long weekend

25 DecemberFriday

Christmas Day

🎈 long weekend

28 DecemberMonday

Boxing Day

🎈 long weekend

1 JanuaryFriday 2027

New Year's Day

🎈 long weekend

4 JanuaryMonday 2027

Day after New Year's Day

🎈 long weekend

8 FebruaryMonday 2027

Waitangi Day

🎈 long weekend

26 MarchFriday 2027

Good Friday

🎈 long weekend

29 MarchMonday 2027

Easter Monday

🎈 long weekend

26 AprilMonday 2027

Anzac Day

🎈 long weekend

7 JuneMonday 2027

King's Birthday

🎈 long weekend

25 JuneFriday 2027

Matariki

🎈 long weekend

Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave.

Nearby places

Palmerston NorthRotoruaHastings

FAQ - New Plymouth weather

What is the weather like in New Plymouth today?

Today it is about 12° during the day and 11° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for New Plymouth?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.