Climate profileNew Zealand
Arthur's Pass National Park
- Annual mean
- 6.6 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- October
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals116 m source elevationNASA POWER
Long-term atmospheric averages from 1991 to 2020 for a representative park coordinate.
Paparoa National Park Monthly Climate Normals, Temperature, and Precipitation Patterns
Detailed monthly climate normals for Paparoa National Park provide a comprehensive view of long-term temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration. These metrics reflect data from a singular representative coordinate within the park elevation over the 1991 to 2020 climatology period. Use these statistics to understand the underlying annual atmospheric patterns rather than expecting a reflection of current daily weather or site-wide conditions.
Annual climate pattern
Comparing monthly average temperature ranges alongside daily precipitation rates across the calendar year.
Paparoa National Park Annual Climate: Monthly Average Temperatures and Precipitation Patterns
Long-term climatology reveals a moderate temperature pattern at Paparoa National Park, where average maximums peak near 20 degrees Celsius in February and average minimums dip to 4.5 degrees Celsius in July. Average daily precipitation rates remain steady across the year, ranging from 4.2 to 6.0 millimeters based on historical measurements from a representative coordinate at 116 meters elevation.
- Annual mean
- 12.6 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- October
Twelve-month climate
Tracking long-term monthly climate normals, temperature bounds, and daylight calculations
Paparoa National Park Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Comparison
Browsing the twelve calendar months reveals how average minimum and maximum temperatures fluctuate alongside daily precipitation rates at a representative coordinate in Paparoa National Park. Climatology records from the 1991 through 2020 baseline support precise monthly comparisons of relative humidity, average wind speeds, and calculated daylight hours.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.8 °C10.8° to 20.2° | 5 mm/day | 83.2% | 3.3 m/s | 14.7 hours |
| February | 16.3 °C11.8° to 20.6° | 4.3 mm/day | 82.9% | 3.1 m/s | 13.7 hours |
| March | 15.3 °C10.2° to 19.5° | 4.4 mm/day | 82.9% | 3.3 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| April | 13.7 °C8.2° to 17.7° | 5.3 mm/day | 83.1% | 3.4 m/s | 10.8 hours |
| May | 12.2 °C6.7° to 16.3° | 5.7 mm/day | 83.9% | 3.8 m/s | 9.6 hours |
| June | 10.4 °C5.3° to 14.4° | 5.9 mm/day | 83.2% | 3.8 m/s | 9 hours |
| July | 9.5 °C4.5° to 13.4° | 5.1 mm/day | 82.5% | 3.7 m/s | 9.3 hours |
| August | 9.7 °C4.7° to 13.4° | 5.7 mm/day | 83.2% | 3.7 m/s | 10.4 hours |
| September | 10.5 °C5.4° to 14.3° | 5.7 mm/day | 83% | 3.8 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| October | 11.4 °C6.5° to 15.6° | 6.1 mm/day | 83.4% | 3.9 m/s | 13.2 hours |
| November | 12.6 °C7.7° to 16.9° | 5 mm/day | 82.3% | 3.7 m/s | 14.4 hours |
| December | 14.4 °C9.6° to 18.8° | 5.9 mm/day | 83.4% | 3.4 m/s | 15 hours |
Calculated climate highlights
Compare calculated monthly temperature and precipitation contrasts within the West Coast Region.
Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Weather Averages for Paparoa National Park
Long-term climate records from a representative coordinate in Paparoa National Park highlight how monthly average temperatures, daily precipitation rates, and daylight hours vary through the year. Comparing these calculated monthly highlights reveals which periods typically experience the highest and lowest values for wind, humidity, and rainfall without representing extreme weather events.
- Warmest month
- February16.3 °C
- Coolest month
- July9.5 °C
- Wettest month
- October6.1 mm/day
- Driest month
- February4.3 mm/day
- Most humid month
- May83.9%
- Windiest month
- October3.9 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December15 hours
Interactive climate map
Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map
Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.
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Compare Paparoa National Park Climate Profiles with Other Protected Landscapes
Standardized monthly climate normals enable direct comparison of annual temperature and precipitation cycles across other protected landscapes alongside Paparoa National Park. Systematic analysis of historical humidity, wind, and daylight hours reveals how unique geographic factors shape distinct atmospheric baselines across varying terrain types.
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