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

Will it be warm or cold in Franz Josef this February? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of February in Franz Josef typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During February, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 17°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Franz Josef in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 280 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

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 Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 280 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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