When to go · Omarama

Omarama in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some gliding operators closed).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Omarama

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some gliding operators closed).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

OmaramaHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 8 days

New Zealand overall: Cold and clear in the south, wet in the north; best snow of the season.

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

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some gliding operators closed).

January: Inside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.

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