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 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.

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

 

Lower Shotover, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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

Interested in more climate information?

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