What’s the climate like in Te Anau?
The current climate of Te Anau features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of 12°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Te Anau in recent years was 30°C in January 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in May 2015.
On average, Te Anau gets 3240 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 17 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Te Anau?
The best time to visit Te Anau for pleasant to warm weather is January through April, November and December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Te Anau.
Climate Table of Te Anau
The climate table of Te Anau shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 275 | 263 | 261 | 259 | 277 | 222 | 265 | 220 | 315 | 322 | 269 | 292 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 1,0 | 1,9 | 2,8 | 1,8 | 6,1 | 1,5 | 0,8 | 0 |
| UV Index | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in July
- Precipitation*: 3240 mm per year, averaging 270 mm per month
- Snowfall: 17 cm per year
- Driest months: 220 mm in August, 222 mm in June and 259 mm in April
- Wettest months: 322 mm in October, 315 mm in September and 292 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Te Anau
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Te Anau, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Te Anau
This graph shows how much precipitation Te Anau, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Te Anau
This graph shows how much snow Te Anau, New Zealand, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Te Anau
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Te Anau, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Te Anau
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Te Anau, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Te Anau
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Te Anau, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Te Anau
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Te Anau, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Te Anau by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Te Anau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
