The main township of Wanganui is famous for having one of the most temperate climates in the world. Due to its rather unique physical location it is sheltered from the worst weather conditions.

Wanganui has a pleasant climate with more than 2000 hours of bright sunshine per year and relatively few extremes compared with many other New Zealand centres. Wanganui District has a population of around 48,000.

Summers are warm and dry with temperatures ranging between 18 to 30 degrees Celsius. Winters are mild with temperatures ranging between 4 to 14 degrees Celsius.