Weather in Palmerston North - 14-day forecast

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

Forecast for the next days in Palmerston North

today🌧️ 15°💧 0.4 mm

Sun🌧️ 17°💧 1.6 mm

Mon🌧️ 9°💧 37.7 mm

Tue🌧️ 13°💧 0.1 mm

Wed☀️ 15°💧 2.2 mm

Thu🌧️ 13°💧 2.8 mm

Fri🌧️ 12°💧 3.6 mm

Sat🌧️ 12°💧 2.3 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Palmerston North, the forecast high is 17°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 11°C to 14°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

15°Cwarmer than usual

usually 11°C–14°C

warmer than 89% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Sunday 6 Sept

17°Cexceptionally warm

usually 11°C–14°C

warmer than 96% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Monday 7 Sept

9°Cexceptionally cool

usually 11°C–14°C

cooler than 95% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Tuesday 8 Sept

13°Cnear normal

usually 11°C–15°C

night: warmer than usual rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

Wednesday 9 Sept

15°Cwarmer than usual

usually 11°C–15°C

warmer than 79% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

Thursday 10 Sept

13°Cnear normal

usually 11°C–15°C

night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical

Friday 11 Sept

12°Cnear normal

usually 11°C–15°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 13°C by day. The coolest year was 1992 (10°C) and the warmest was 2005 (17°C). The current forecast averages 13°C - higher than in 73% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Palmerston North

Palmerston North - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Palmerston North 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

15°

around 10° at night · days with rain: 12

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

13°

around 12° at night · rain chance 36%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

13°

around 12° at night · rain chance 47%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Palmerston North: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 15° by day and 10° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 13° in September, and about 13° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Palmerston North

Saturday5 September 2026

🌧️15°light rain

sunrise 06:36 · sunset 17:57 · night 13° · evening 13° · rain 0.38 mm · humidity 77% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 52%

Sunday6 September 2026

🌧️17°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 17:58 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 1.59 mm · humidity 55% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 86%

Monday7 September 2026

🌧️9°heavy rain

sunrise 06:33 · sunset 17:59 · night 7° · evening 7° · rain 37.69 mm · humidity 96% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%

Tuesday8 September 2026

🌧️13°light rain

sunrise 06:32 · sunset 18:00 · night 9° · evening 10° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 59% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 88%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☀️15°clear sky

sunrise 06:30 · sunset 18:01 · night 9° · evening 10° · rain 2.16 mm · humidity 60% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 3%

Thursday10 September 2026

🌧️13°light rain

sunrise 06:28 · sunset 18:02 · night 9° · evening 9° · rain 2.79 mm · humidity 77% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday11 September 2026

🌧️12°light rain

sunrise 06:27 · sunset 18:03 · night 10° · evening 10° · rain 3.57 mm · humidity 72% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 63%

Saturday12 September 2026

🌧️12°light rain

sunrise 06:25 · sunset 18:04 · night 5° · evening 7° · rain 2.28 mm · humidity 67% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 53%

Sunday13 September 2026

🌧️12°light rain

sunrise 06:23 · sunset 18:05 · night 8° · evening 10° · rain 4.77 mm · humidity 86% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 94%

Monday14 September 2026

🌧️12°light rain

sunrise 06:22 · sunset 18:06 · night 10° · evening 10° · rain 1.89 mm · humidity 68% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 96%

Tuesday15 September 2026

🌧️17°light rain

sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:07 · night 13° · evening 13° · rain 3.21 mm · humidity 68% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 63%

Wednesday16 September 2026

🌧️16°light rain

sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:08 · night 13° · evening 13° · rain 0.48 mm · humidity 67% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 76%

Thursday17 September 2026

🌧️16°light rain

sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:09 · night 9° · evening 12° · rain 2.64 mm · humidity 75% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 45%

Friday18 September 2026

🌤️17°a few clouds

sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:10 · night 10° · evening 10° · rain 10.65 mm · humidity 51% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 12%

Saturday19 September 2026

🌧️18°light rain

sunrise 06:13 · sunset 18:10 · night 13° · evening 15° · rain 1.5 mm · humidity 66% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 88%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌤️20°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:11 · night 11° · evening 15° · humidity 51% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 42%

UV index in Palmerston North - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Palmerston North is 5 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 45 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

Palmerston North weather through the year

Upcoming public holidays in New Zealand: Labour Day — 26 October · Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 28 December.

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FAQ - Palmerston North weather

What is the weather like in Palmerston North today?

Today it is about 15° during the day and 13° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Palmerston North?

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.