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When to go · Haast

Haast, month by month

The best months for Haast: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Haast's best window: Nov–Apr.20 °C / 12 °C, 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Haast's best window: Nov–Apr.20 °C / 12 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
  3. MarchGreatInside Haast's best window: Nov–Apr.18 °C / 11 °C, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Haast's best window: Nov–Apr.16 °C / 9 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.14 °C / 7 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short daylight).12 °C / 5 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short daylight).11 °C / 4 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short daylight).12 °C / 4 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.14 °C / 6 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).15 °C / 7 °C, 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Haast's best window: Nov–Apr.17 °C / 9 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  12. DecemberGreatInside Haast's best window: Nov–Apr.19 °C / 11 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday