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Best Time to Hike GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track, New Zealand, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 67°F20°C 53°F11°C 121 mm 13
February 69°F20°C 52°F11°C 84 mm 7
March 65°F18°C 49°F9°C 57 mm 9
April 61°F16°C 48°F9°C 303 mm 14
May 56°F13°C 41°F5°C 143 mm 9
June 53°F12°C 40°F5°C 307 mm 13
July 52°F11°C 38°F4°C 262 mm 14
August 53°F12°C 38°F3°C 129 mm 10
September 56°F13°C 40°F4°C 121 mm 14
October 59°F15°C 43°F6°C 264 mm 18
November 64°F18°C 47°F9°C 168 mm 11
December 67°F20°C 51°F11°C 141 mm 11

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 - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track are March. Expect daytime highs around 64°F18°C and nights near 48°F9°C.

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

GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track

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