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Franz Josef weather in February (West Coast, New Zealand)

Curious about the February weather in Franz Josef? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Franz Josef typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. February is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Franz Josef in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 280 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Franz Josef climate page with graphs.

 

Franz Josef, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 280 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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 Franz Josef in February?

For visitors traveling to Franz Josef, 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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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