Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand
Napier cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Napier in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 73°Fwarmest average high (December)
- 57°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 27%fewest rain days (April)
- 47%most rain days (January)
Weather in Napier right now
Weather in Napier by month
Average highs run from 57°F (14°C) in July to 73°F (23°C) in December. Rain falls on the fewest days in April and the most in January. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72 / 59°F22 / 15°C | 47% | 14 mph22 km/h | 69°F21°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| February | 73 / 60°F23 / 16°C | 38% | 13 mph22 km/h | 70°F21°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| March | 70 / 56°F21 / 13°C | 37% | 13 mph21 km/h | 67°F20°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 67 / 54°F20 / 12°C | 27% | 12 mph20 km/h | 64°F18°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| May | 62 / 49°F17 / 9°C | 27% | 12 mph20 km/h | 60°F16°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| June | 59 / 47°F15 / 8°C | 41% | 13 mph22 km/h | 57°F14°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| July | 57 / 45°F14 / 7°C | 40% | 13 mph22 km/h | 55°F13°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| August | 57 / 44°F14 / 6°C | 30% | 12 mph20 km/h | 53°F12°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| September | 63 / 47°F17 / 8°C | 38% | 15 mph24 km/h | 56°F13°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| October | 65 / 50°F18 / 10°C | 33% | 13 mph22 km/h | 59°F15°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| November | 69 / 55°F20 / 13°C | 42% | 13 mph22 km/h | 63°F17°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| December | 73 / 60°F23 / 16°C | 45% | 13 mph22 km/h | 67°F20°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Napier
9 ships from 8 cruise lines are scheduled here, 11 visits in total. The next 11:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 162026 | Carnival SplendorCarnival Cruise Line | Calls | 10 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Tue, Oct 202026 | Celebrity SolsticeCelebrity Cruises | Calls | 13 nights from Auckland |
| Fri, Dec 42026 | Viking VenusViking | Calls | 30 nights from Bali (Benoa) |
| Mon, Dec 72026 | Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Calls | 9 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Tue, Dec 82026 | Viking VenusViking | Calls | 14 nights from Auckland |
| Tue, Dec 152026 | Silver MoonSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Mon, Dec 212026 | Azamara PursuitAzamara | Calls | 16 nights from Auckland |
| Wed, Dec 302026 | Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Brisbane |
| Fri, Jan 12027 | Viking VenusViking | Calls | 14 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Thu, Jan 212027 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 40 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Thu, Feb 112027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
Ships that visit Napier
- Viking VenusViking
- Azamara PursuitAzamara
- Carnival SplendorCarnival Cruise Line
- Celebrity SolsticeCelebrity Cruises
- Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises
- Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- Silver MoonSilversea Cruises
- Viking SkyViking
Nearby cruise ports
- GisborneNew Zealand
- TaurangaNew Zealand
- WellingtonNew Zealand
- PictonMarlborough, New Zealand
- AucklandNew Zealand
- Bay of Islands (Waitangi)Northland, New Zealand
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.