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Best Time to Hike GW - 05 Heaphy Track

wb_sunny Best from January to March
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for GW - 05 Heaphy Track, New Zealand, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on GW - 05 Heaphy Track

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 65°F18°C 52°F11°C 192 mm 16
February 64°F18°C 51°F11°C 161 mm 14
March 60°F16°C 48°F9°C 158 mm 16
April 59°F15°C 48°F9°C 348 mm 15
May 54°F12°C 43°F6°C 214 mm 16
June 52°F11°C 41°F5°C 337 mm 18
July 51°F11°C 40°F4°C 224 mm 15
August 51°F10°C 38°F3°C 336 mm 15
September 51°F10°C 41°F5°C 428 mm 24
October 54°F12°C 44°F7°C 546 mm 26
November 59°F15°C 46°F8°C 262 mm 18
December 62°F17°C 50°F10°C 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.

When to go

The best months to hike GW - 05 Heaphy Track are January, February, March. Expect daytime highs around 63°F17°C and nights near 50°F10°C.

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

GW - 05 Heaphy Track

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