When to go · Waitomo
Waitomo in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; caves run all year and are a good wet-day stop). Across New Zealand: Cold and clear in the south, wet in the north; best snow of the season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 5°C41°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
MixedNew Zealand month rating
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; caves run all year and are a good wet-day stop). Across New Zealand: Cold and clear in the south, wet in the north; best snow of the season.
Weather in August
- WaitomoHighs around 15 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 13 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast