Arthur's Pass weather in February (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Arthur's Pass in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Arthur's Pass generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. February falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Arthur's Pass in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 185 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arthur's Pass climate page with graphs.

 

Arthur's Pass, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 198 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Arthur's Pass in February?

For visitors traveling to Arthur's Pass, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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