When is the best time to go to Te Anau
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Te Anau, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Te Anau
Te Anau weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Te Anau are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 169mm | 6.7hrs | 16.4hrs |
The weather in January in Te Anau is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Te Anau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Te Anau and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Te Anau with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 118mm | 6.8hrs | 15hrs |
February in Te Anau is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Te Anau, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Te Anau and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Te Anau with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 167mm | 5.4hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in March in Te Anau is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Te Anau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Te Anau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Te Anau with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 142mm | 4.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
Te Anau's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Te Anau.
April is in the fall / autumn in Te Anau and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Te Anau with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 153mm | 3hrs | 10.6hrs |
May is a wet month in Te Anau and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Te Anau.
May is in the fall / autumn in Te Anau and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Te Anau with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 130mm | 2.5hrs | 16.4hrs |
June in Te Anau is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Te Anau for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Te Anau and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Te Anau with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 113mm | 2.5hrs | 15hrs |
July in Te Anau is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Te Anau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Te Anau and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 113mm | 3.9hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in August in Te Anau is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Te Anau for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Te Anau and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 153mm | 4.9hrs | 11.9hrs |
Te Anau's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Te Anau.
September is in the spring in Te Anau and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Te Anau weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 168mm | 5.8hrs | 10.6hrs |
October is a wet month in Te Anau and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Te Anau.
October is in the spring in Te Anau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 140mm | 6.7hrs | 16.4hrs |
The weather in November in Te Anau is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Te Anau, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Te Anau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 158mm | 6.4hrs | 15hrs |
December in Te Anau is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Te Anau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Te Anau and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Te Anau weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 113mm 4.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 169mm 6.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
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