Best Time to Hike GW - 08 Kepler Track
Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for GW - 08 Kepler Track, New Zealand, based on 2-year climate normals.
Month-by-month weather on GW - 08 Kepler Track
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6°C / 62°F | 7.6°C / 46°F | 223 mm | 17 |
| February | 16.3°C / 61°F | 8.1°C / 47°F | 157 mm | 14 |
| March | 13.5°C / 56°F | 6.5°C / 44°F | 191 mm | 17 |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 212 mm | 18 |
| May | 8.3°C / 47°F | 3.2°C / 38°F | 159 mm | 17 |
| June | 6.4°C / 44°F | 1.8°C / 35°F | 198 mm | 13 |
| July | 6.5°C / 44°F | 1.7°C / 35°F | 124 mm | 13 |
| August | 6.7°C / 44°F | 1.1°C / 34°F | 211 mm | 15 |
| September | 7.2°C / 45°F | 1.6°C / 35°F | 499 mm | 25 |
| October | 9.2°C / 49°F | 2.9°C / 37°F | 410 mm | 24 |
| November | 13.1°C / 56°F | 4.7°C / 40°F | 256 mm | 18 |
| December | 15.1°C / 59°F | 6.9°C / 44°F | 236 mm | 22 |
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 - 08 Kepler Track are January, February, March. Expect daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nights near 7°C (45°F).
Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.
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