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Fairlie in November

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (summer road trip), Jun–Sep (ski season)). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodNew Zealand month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (summer road trip), Jun–Sep (ski season)). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages

FairlieHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · New Zealand overall: Medium
Prices · New Zealand overall: Medium

New Zealand overall: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Nov: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 1

November: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (summer road trip), Jun–Sep (ski season)). Across New Zealand: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.

January: Inside Fairlie's best window: Dec–Mar (summer road trip), Jun–Sep (ski season).

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

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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