When to go · Carterton
Carterton, month by month
The best months for Carterton: Jan, Feb, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Carterton's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, long days).23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Carterton's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, long days).23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, long days)). Across New Zealand: Warm, stable and quieter: the pick for the South Island and Great Walks.21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, long days)). Across New Zealand: Autumn colour in Central Otago and Arrowtown; cooler nights, Easter and school holidays busy.18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, long days)). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, shorter daylight).13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, shorter daylight).12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, shorter daylight).13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, long days)). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, long days)). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, long days)). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Carterton's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, long days).22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Carterton, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 10
Feb: 9 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 0
January: Inside Carterton's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, long days).
February: Inside Carterton's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, long days).
Carterton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.