When to go · Ohakune

Ohakune in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun and Oct–Nov (between seasons, some businesses closed).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Ohakune

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun and Oct–Nov (between seasons, some businesses closed).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

OhakuneHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 12 days

New Zealand overall: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

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

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun and Oct–Nov (between seasons, some businesses closed).

January: Inside Ohakune's best window: Jul–Sep for skiing; Dec–Mar for hiking and biking.

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