When to go · Methven
Methven in August
Great month. Inside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Inside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.
Is another month better than August?
No other month rates higher than August for Methven in this guide.
Weather in August
- MethvenHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 6 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Methven, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 6 (better)
Jan: 7
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1
August: Inside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.
January: Inside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.
Methven: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings