Best Time to Hike GW - 06 Routeburn Track
Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for GW - 06 Routeburn Track, New Zealand, based on 2-year climate normals.
Month-by-month weather on GW - 06 Routeburn Track
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6°C / 58°F | 4.3°C / 40°F | 260 mm | 14 |
| February | 13.9°C / 57°F | 4.4°C / 40°F | 177 mm | 11 |
| March | 10.9°C / 52°F | 2.5°C / 37°F | 230 mm | 15 |
| April | 9.2°C / 49°F | 2°C / 36°F | 283 mm | 17 |
| May | 5°C / 41°F | -1.4°C / 29°F | 201 mm | 16 |
| June | 2.2°C / 36°F | -3.5°C / 26°F | 224 mm | 13 |
| July | 2.1°C / 36°F | -3.9°C / 25°F | 118 mm | 11 |
| August | 2.4°C / 36°F | -4.3°C / 24°F | 272 mm | 15 |
| September | 1.7°C / 35°F | -5.1°C / 23°F | 685 mm | 26 |
| October | 4°C / 39°F | -2.5°C / 28°F | 551 mm | 25 |
| November | 9.8°C / 50°F | 0.4°C / 33°F | 331 mm | 19 |
| December | 12.3°C / 54°F | 2.8°C / 37°F | 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.
The best months to hike GW - 06 Routeburn Track are January, February, March. Expect daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nights near 4°C (39°F).
Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.
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