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Exploring Hillsborough

The city of Hillsborough has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Hillsborough include:

• Lake Mangamahoe
• Bowl of Brooklands
• Brooklands Zoo
• New Plymouth Golf Club
• Pukekura Park
• Fitzroy Beach
• Te Rewa Rewa Bridge

When making plans for your trip to Hillsborough, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to New Plymouth (NPL) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to find the one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Hillsborough?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Hillsborough, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Hillsborough are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and August, whereas February and January have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 21°C and at night it is 14°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 322 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 18°C during the day and 10°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 545 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 8°C. Average precipitation for this season is 545 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and 10°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 417 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Hillsborough is 1829 mm.