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When to go · Haast

Haast in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short daylight).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
12°C / 4°C
average high / low
Rain days
16
Crowds
Medium
New Zealand overall
Prices
Medium
New Zealand overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Haast

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short daylight).

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • HaastHighs around 12 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 16 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.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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