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When to go · Lyttelton

Lyttelton, month by month

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

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Lyttelton's best window: Nov–Apr; the market and coastal walks run year-round.22 °C / 12 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Lyttelton's best window: Nov–Apr; the market and coastal walks run year-round.22 °C / 12 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
  3. MarchGreatInside Lyttelton's best window: Nov–Apr; the market and coastal walks run year-round.20 °C / 10 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Lyttelton's best window: Nov–Apr; the market and coastal walks run year-round.17 °C / 7 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; the market and coastal walks run year-round). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.14 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days).12 °C / 2 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days).11 °C / 1 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days).12 °C / 2 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; the market and coastal walks run year-round). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.15 °C / 4 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Apr; the market and coastal walks run year-round). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).17 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Lyttelton's best window: Nov–Apr; the market and coastal walks run year-round.19 °C / 9 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  12. DecemberGreatInside Lyttelton's best window: Nov–Apr; the market and coastal walks run year-round.21 °C / 11 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday