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New Plymouth weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
68°F 20°C
57°F 13°C
4 in 9 cm
Jan
71°F 21°C
59°F 15°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
72°F 22°C
60°F 15°C
3 in 8 cm
Mar
70°F 21°C
58°F 14°C
3 in 9 cm
Apr
66°F 18°C
53°F 11°C
4 in 9 cm
May
61°F 16°C
51°F 10°C
4 in 10 cm

Extended Forecast
Thursday
17 Dec
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Friday
18 Dec
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C
Saturday
19 Dec
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
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Mount Taranaki
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 attractions in New Plymouth
Attraction type: Mountain
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Pukekura Park
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 10 attractions in New Plymouth
Attraction type: Zoo; Park; Garden
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Mt.Egmont
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 10 attractions in New Plymouth
Attraction type: Mountain
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Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 10 attractions in New Plymouth
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Dawson Falls
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 10 attractions in New Plymouth
Attraction type: Waterfall
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Pukeiti Rhododendron Park
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 10 attractions in New Plymouth
Attraction type: Garden; Park
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Puke Ariki
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor centre
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Back Beach
Attraction type: Beach
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Dam Dropping- Taranaki Outdoor Adventures

Dam Dropping- A high adrenaline adventure unique to New Zealand, Taranaki. It involves kayaking over a 30' man made dam.

Attraction type: Dam
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Port Taranaki Walkway
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Scenic/historic walking area
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