When to go · Methven
Methven, month by month
The best months for Methven: Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities). Across New Zealand: Warm, stable and quieter: the pick for the South Island and Great Walks.20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities). Across New Zealand: Autumn colour in Central Otago and Arrowtown; cooler nights, Easter and school holidays busy.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyGreatInside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberGreatInside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGreatInside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities). 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), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Methven, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 7
Feb: 7
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 0
January: Inside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.
February: Inside Methven's best window: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities.
Methven: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.