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Te Anau Climate by Month

Temperatures in Te Anau experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend to be cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Te Anau, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in January to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 0°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Te Anau has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2126 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Te Anau remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 218 mm over 15 days. In July, this drops slightly to 149 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

The best time of year to visit Te Anau in New Zealand

The average rainfall figures in Te Anau 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 Te Anau?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Te Anau?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Te Anau?
    October tops the wettest month list with 218 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Te Anau?
    July is the driest month with 149 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Te Anau

    Thu   Dec 12
    19°C | 12°C
    N 18 km/h
    11 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    20°C | 12°C
    N 18 km/h
    6.5 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    21°C | 14°C
    NW 18 km/h
    6.9 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain