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Lower Shotover weather in February (New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Lower Shotover in February? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In February, Lower Shotover typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. February is typically considered a summer month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 7°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Lower Shotover in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 207 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Lower Shotover's climate page.

Lower Shotover, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 207 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (7 KM, 4 Miles).

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.

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In February generally
unpleasant weather
with moderate temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Lower Shotover's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lower Shotover, 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
Outdoor sports
9/10

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