When to go · Glenorchy
Glenorchy, month by month
The best months for Glenorchy: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter.). Across New Zealand: Warm, stable and quieter: the pick for the South Island and Great Walks.20 °C (68 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter.). Across New Zealand: Autumn colour in Central Otago and Arrowtown; cooler nights, Easter and school holidays busy.18 °C (64 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter.). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.15 °C (59 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: June (winter road closures on some tracks)..12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..10 °C (50 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter.). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..17 °C (63 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..19 °C (66 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..21 °C (70 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Glenorchy, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Feb: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 9
Feb: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 0
January: Inside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..
February: Inside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..
Glenorchy: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.