When to go · Whataroa
Whataroa, month by month
The best months for Whataroa: Jan, Feb, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb). Across New Zealand: Warm, stable and quieter: the pick for the South Island and Great Walks.18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb). Across New Zealand: Autumn colour in Central Otago and Arrowtown; cooler nights, Easter and school holidays busy.16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (high rain, limited daylight).12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (high rain, limited daylight).11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (high rain, limited daylight).12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Whataroa, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Feb: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Night low
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Feb: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 0
January: Inside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.
February: Inside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.
Whataroa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.