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Glenorchy, month by month

The best months for Glenorchy: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter.). Across New Zealand: Warm, stable and quieter: the pick for the South Island and Great Walks.20 °C (68 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter.). Across New Zealand: Autumn colour in Central Otago and Arrowtown; cooler nights, Easter and school holidays busy.18 °C (64 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter.). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.15 °C (59 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: June (winter road closures on some tracks)..12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..10 °C (50 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter.). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..17 °C (63 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..19 °C (66 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  12. DecemberGreatInside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..21 °C (70 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Feb: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 9

    Feb: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 1

    Feb: 0

January: Inside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..

February: Inside Glenorchy's best window: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter..

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