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Best Time to Hike GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit, New Zealand, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 57°F14°C 42°F6°C 192 mm 17
February 59°F15°C 44°F6°C 149 mm 13
March 53°F12°C 38°F4°C 128 mm 14
April 50°F10°C 38°F4°C 293 mm 15
May 44°F7°C 32°F0°C 232 mm 12
June 41°F5°C 31°F-1°C 303 mm 14
July 39°F4°C 29°F-2°C 317 mm 14
August 39°F4°C 28°F-2°C 259 mm 15
September 42°F5°C 30°F-1°C 345 mm 22
October 46°F8°C 34°F1°C 447 mm 20
November 54°F12°C 40°F4°C 284 mm 18
December 56°F14°C 42°F6°C 208 mm 18

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit are January, February, March. Expect daytime highs around 57°F14°C and nights near 41°F5°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit

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