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When to go · National Park Village

National Park Village, month by month

The best months for National Park Village: Jan, Feb, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, clear days)). Across New Zealand: Warm, stable and quieter: the pick for the South Island and Great Walks.20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, clear days)). Across New Zealand: Autumn colour in Central Otago and Arrowtown; cooler nights, Easter and school holidays busy.18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, clear days)). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow on tracks).13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow on tracks).12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow on tracks).13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, clear days)). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, clear days)). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, clear days)). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  12. DecemberGreatInside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in National Park Village, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Feb: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 1

    Feb: 0

January: Inside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).

February: Inside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).

National Park Village: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.