When to go · Reefton

Reefton in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short days).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Reefton

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short days).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ReeftonHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 14 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 Reefton, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (wet, cold, short days).

January: Inside Reefton's best window: Nov–Apr; Feb–Apr for settled weather.

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