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Te Anau Weather in February

Te Anau in February sees moderate daytime temperatures of 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (46°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 167 mm (6.6 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in Te Anau in February

Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 167 mm (6.6 in). Individual showers can be quite heavy this month. A proper umbrella or rain jacket is worth having.

Temperature in Te Anau in February

Te Anau in February gets highs of 17°C (63°F) during the day and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night. During February, the summer season is in full swing. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. Nights drop to 8°C (46°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

Te Anau Temperature in February

Min Temperature

8°C (46°F)

Max Temperature

17°C (63°F)

Chance of Rain

35%

Precipitation

167 mm (6.6 in)

Rainy days

11 days

Te Anau Weather by Month

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

January

17°C (63°F)View January → February

17°C (63°F)View February → March

15°C (59°F)View March → April

13°C (55°F)View April → May

10°C (50°F)View May → June

7°C (45°F)View June → July

7°C (45°F)View July → August

8°C (46°F)View August → September

10°C (50°F)View September → This monthOctober

12°C (54°F)View October → November

13°C (55°F)View November → December

16°C (61°F)View December →

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Daily Historical Temperatures

31-year average (1995-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Te Anau typically stay consistent throughout February, with daily highs averaging around 17°C (63°F). Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 9°C (48°F) to 12°C (54°F).

Average temperatures in February

Daily Historical Precipitation

31-year average (1995-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in February

Historical weather records for Te Anau in February

Browse day-by-day weather records for Te Anau spanning 33 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Te Anau historical weather extremes in February

Based on weather observations in Te Anau between 1995 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during February.

The warmest day in February was on February 15, 2023, with a maximum of 28°C (82°F).
On February 5, 2015, Te Anau saw its coldest February day with temperatures maxing out at 11°C (52°F).
The coldest night in February in Te Anau was on February 26, 2015, with a minimum of 1°C (34°F).

Best Places 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. See all of New Zealand in February →

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in February: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Te Anau in February

For Te Anau in February, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.