Palmerston North experiences mild winters with temperatures ranging from -3°C in July to 4°C in February, averaging around 10-13°C throughout the year. Spring and autumn are pleasant, with average highs of 15-22°C in September-November and March-May respectively. Summers can be warm, with temperatures occasionally reaching up to 28-29°C in January and December, but often hover around 17-18°C on average. Winters are generally cool, with the lowest temperatures recorded in July-August, averaging around 8-10°C. The temperature variation is relatively consistent throughout the year, with no extreme fluctuations.