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.
November in Reefton brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and nights around 6°C (43°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 230 mm (9.1 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.
November in Reefton can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in November →
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).
Pack for changing conditions in Reefton in November. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in November - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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