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When to go · Russell

Russell, month by month

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

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Russell's best window: Dec–Apr.24 °C / 16 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Russell's best window: Dec–Apr.24 °C / 17 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
  3. MarchGreatInside Russell's best window: Dec–Apr.23 °C / 16 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Russell's best window: Dec–Apr.21 °C / 14 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Apr). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.19 °C / 12 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cooler, wetter, shorter ferry hours).17 °C / 10 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cooler, wetter, shorter ferry hours).16 °C / 9 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cooler, wetter, shorter ferry hours).16 °C / 9 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Apr). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.17 °C / 10 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Apr). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).19 °C / 12 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Apr). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.21 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  12. DecemberGreatInside Russell's best window: Dec–Apr.23 °C / 15 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday