When to go · National Park Village
National Park Village in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow on tracks).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow on tracks).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).
- JanuaryGreatInside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).
- FebruaryGreatInside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).
- 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).
Weather in August
- National Park VillageHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 12 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 National Park Village, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 12
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow on tracks).
January: 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast