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When to go · Kingston

Kingston, month by month

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

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
  3. MarchGreatInside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months). Across New Zealand: Autumn colour in Central Otago and Arrowtown; cooler nights, Easter and school holidays busy.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some services closed).9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some services closed).9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some services closed).11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  12. DecemberGreatInside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kingston, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)

    Feb: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • 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 Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.

February: Inside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.

Kingston: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.