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Manapouri Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Manapouri sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be mild at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Manapouri, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in February to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 0°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Manapouri experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2100 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Manapouri remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 217 mm over 17 days. In July, this drops slightly to 146 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Manapouri

Sun   Jan 12
22°C | 10°C
S 1 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
24°C | 10°C
S 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
23°C | 13°C
S 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Manapouri in New Zealand

The average rainfall figures in Manapouri are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Manapouri?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Manapouri?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Manapouri?
    October tops the wettest month list with 217 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Manapouri?
    July is the driest month with 146 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.