June weather forecast
New Plymouth, New Zealand

New Plymouth guides its residents into the heart of winter as June rolls in. The warmth of the previous month is replaced by cooler temperatures dropping to an average of 14°C (57.2°F). Rainfall is more frequently observed, marking June as the wettest month of the year. Days become significantly shorter and humidity levels rise, serving as a reminder of winter's firm grip on the city. June's declining temperatures highlight the transition from autumn to the chill of winter.

Temperature

The shift to June in New Plymouth, New Zealand, signals an average high-temperature of a mild 14°C (57.2°F), subtly varied from May's 16°C (60.8°F). New Plymouth experiences an average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) in the month of June.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 86.1%, June is the most humid month in New Plymouth.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in New Plymouth is June, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In June, the average sea temperature in New Plymouth is 15°C (59°F).
Note: Most people find swimming in 15°C (59°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature falls from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), controlling one's breathing becomes harder.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:11 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is June, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during June translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.