When to go · Cromwell
Cromwell in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, some wineries close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, some wineries close).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- CromwellHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Medium
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Medium
New Zealand overall: Cold and clear in the south, wet in the north; best snow of the season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cromwell, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, some wineries close).
January: Inside Cromwell's best window: Nov–Apr.
Cromwell: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings