The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
June in Fox Glacier brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) and nights around 1°C (34°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 281 mm (11 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.
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According to our 20 years of weather records for Fox Glacier, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2026.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cold weather calls for smart layering in June. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!
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The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
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