When to go · Stratford

Stratford in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, mountain road ice).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Stratford

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, mountain road ice).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

StratfordHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 14 days

New Zealand overall: Cold and clear in the south, wet in the north; best snow of the season.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Stratford, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, mountain road ice).

January: Inside Stratford's best window: Dec–Apr; Feb–Apr for clearer mountain views.

Stratford: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.