When to go · Omarama
Omarama in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some gliding operators closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some gliding operators closed).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
- OctoberGreatInside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
- NovemberGreatInside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
- DecemberGreatInside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
Weather in August
- OmaramaHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 8 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 Omarama, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Aug: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 8
Jan: 8
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, short days, some gliding operators closed).
January: Inside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
Omarama: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings