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Best Time to Hike GW - 09 Rakiura Track

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for GW - 09 Rakiura Track, New Zealand, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on GW - 09 Rakiura Track

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 16.1°C / 61°F 10.4°C / 51°F 123 mm 18
February 16.6°C / 62°F 11°C / 52°F 95 mm 15
March 14.8°C / 59°F 9.5°C / 49°F 117 mm 19
April 13.7°C / 57°F 9.3°C / 49°F 117 mm 16
May 11.4°C / 53°F 8°C / 46°F 79 mm 16
June 9.8°C / 50°F 6.2°C / 43°F 98 mm 15
July 9.9°C / 50°F 6.1°C / 43°F 82 mm 11
August 10.3°C / 51°F 6.2°C / 43°F 86 mm 13
September 10.7°C / 51°F 6.1°C / 43°F 186 mm 23
October 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7°C / 44°F 175 mm 22
November 14.3°C / 58°F 8.6°C / 47°F 137 mm 17
December 15.1°C / 59°F 9.9°C / 50°F 192 mm 25

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 - 09 Rakiura Track are February. Expect daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nights near 11°C (52°F).

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

GW - 09 Rakiura Track

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