When to go · Franz Josef
Franz Josef, month by month
The best months for Franz Josef: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Franz Josef's best window: Feb–Apr; also Dec–Jan for long days.21 °C / 11 °C, 14 rain days70 °F / 52 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Franz Josef's best window: Feb–Apr; also Dec–Jan for long days.21 °C / 11 °C, 12 rain days70 °F / 52 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGreatInside Franz Josef's best window: Feb–Apr; also Dec–Jan for long days.19 °C / 10 °C, 14 rain days66 °F / 50 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Franz Josef's best window: Feb–Apr; also Dec–Jan for long days.16 °C / 7 °C, 15 rain days61 °F / 45 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Feb–Apr; also Dec–Jan for long days). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.14 °C / 5 °C, 16 rain days57 °F / 41 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days); any day with a heavy-rain warning.12 °C / 3 °C, 16 rain days54 °F / 37 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days); any day with a heavy-rain warning.11 °C / 2 °C, 16 rain days52 °F / 36 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days); any day with a heavy-rain warning.12 °C / 3 °C, 16 rain days54 °F / 37 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Feb–Apr; also Dec–Jan for long days). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.14 °C / 5 °C, 17 rain days57 °F / 41 °F, 17 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Feb–Apr; also Dec–Jan for long days). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).16 °C / 6 °C, 18 rain days61 °F / 43 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Feb–Apr; also Dec–Jan for long days). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.18 °C / 8 °C, 16 rain days64 °F / 46 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Franz Josef's best window: Feb–Apr; also Dec–Jan for long days.20 °C / 10 °C, 15 rain days68 °F / 50 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday