Best Time to Hike GW - 05 Heaphy Track
Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for GW - 05 Heaphy Track, New Zealand, based on 2-year climate normals.
Month-by-month weather on GW - 05 Heaphy Track
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.1°C / 65°F | 11°C / 52°F | 192 mm | 16 |
| February | 17.9°C / 64°F | 10.6°C / 51°F | 161 mm | 14 |
| March | 15.8°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 158 mm | 16 |
| April | 15.2°C / 59°F | 9.1°C / 48°F | 348 mm | 15 |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 6.2°C / 43°F | 214 mm | 16 |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 337 mm | 18 |
| July | 10.8°C / 51°F | 4.2°C / 40°F | 224 mm | 15 |
| August | 10.3°C / 51°F | 3.4°C / 38°F | 336 mm | 15 |
| September | 10.4°C / 51°F | 5.2°C / 41°F | 428 mm | 24 |
| October | 12.3°C / 54°F | 6.5°C / 44°F | 546 mm | 26 |
| November | 14.9°C / 59°F | 7.9°C / 46°F | 262 mm | 18 |
| December | 16.9°C / 62°F | 9.9°C / 50°F | 277 mm | 23 |
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.
The best months to hike GW - 05 Heaphy Track are January, February, March. Expect daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nights near 10°C (50°F).
Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.
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