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Best Time to Hike GW - 06 Routeburn 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 - 06 Routeburn Track, New Zealand, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on GW - 06 Routeburn Track

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 58°F15°C 40°F4°C 260 mm 14
February 57°F14°C 40°F4°C 177 mm 11
March 52°F11°C 37°F3°C 230 mm 15
April 49°F9°C 36°F2°C 283 mm 17
May 41°F5°C 29°F-1°C 201 mm 16
June 36°F2°C 26°F-4°C 224 mm 13
July 36°F2°C 25°F-4°C 118 mm 11
August 36°F2°C 24°F-4°C 272 mm 15
September 35°F2°C 23°F-5°C 685 mm 26
October 39°F4°C 28°F-3°C 551 mm 25
November 50°F10°C 33°F0°C 331 mm 19
December 54°F12°C 37°F3°C 315 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 - 06 Routeburn Track are January, February, March. Expect daytime highs around 55°F13°C and nights near 39°F4°C.

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

GW - 06 Routeburn Track

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