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Fiordland Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Fiordland, New Zealand in February.

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Te Anau Manapouri

Considering a trip to Fiordland, New Zealand this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Fiordland in February

Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Fiordland generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation. February falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Te Anau. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Fiordland, New Zealand.

For specific regional insights in Fiordland, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

February is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 167 mm (6.6 in) in Te Anau.

Explore Fiordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fiordland in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Fiordland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Fiordland

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Fiordland, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Fiordland (February)

Precipitation variation in Fiordland (February)

Te Anau

In February Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Te Anau →

Manapouri

In February Manapouri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fiordland in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Manapouri 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)

Fiordland weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fiordland, New Zealand in February?

February in Fiordland, New Zealand brings mixed weather. In Te Anau, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Fiordland, New Zealand in February?

Daytime temperatures in Te Anau peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in February, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does Fiordland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in February?

Rainfall in Fiordland, New Zealand peaks during February. Te Anau averages roughly 167 mm (6.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Fiordland, New Zealand?

In our view, February is one of the best times to travel to Fiordland, New Zealand, however the weather can often be mixed in Te Anau.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly mixed weather in Te Anau.

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