When is the best time to go to Arrowtown

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Arrowtown, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Arrowtown weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Arrowtown are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Arrowtown January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 110mm 7.5hrs 16.3hrs

Mild and damp weather often prevails in Arrowtown during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Arrowtown, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Arrowtown and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Arrowtown February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 73mm 7.3hrs 15hrs

February in Arrowtown is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arrowtown, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Arrowtown and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Arrowtown weather in February »

March

Arrowtown March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 118mm 5.9hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in March in Arrowtown is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Arrowtown, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Arrowtown and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Arrowtown April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 100mm 4.7hrs 11.9hrs

Arrowtown's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Arrowtown.

April is in the fall / autumn in Arrowtown and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Arrowtown May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 112mm 3.1hrs 10.7hrs

May is a damp month in Arrowtown and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arrowtown for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Arrowtown and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Arrowtown June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 104mm 2.7hrs 16.3hrs

The climate in Arrowtown during June can be summarized as cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arrowtown for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Arrowtown and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Arrowtown weather in June »

July

Arrowtown July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 94mm 2.7hrs 15hrs

July in Arrowtown is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arrowtown for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Arrowtown and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Arrowtown August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 102mm 3.9hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in August in Arrowtown is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arrowtown for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Arrowtown and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Arrowtown weather in August »

September

Arrowtown September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 121mm 5.1hrs 11.9hrs

Arrowtown's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arrowtown for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Arrowtown and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Arrowtown October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 131mm 5.9hrs 10.7hrs

October is a wet month in Arrowtown and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arrowtown for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Arrowtown and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Arrowtown weather in October »

November

Arrowtown November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 102mm 7hrs 16.3hrs

The weather in November in Arrowtown is characteristically cool and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Arrowtown.

November is in the spring in Arrowtown and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Arrowtown weather in November »

December

Arrowtown December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 110mm 7.4hrs 15hrs

December in Arrowtown is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Arrowtown.

December is in the summer in Arrowtown and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Arrowtown with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Arrowtown weather stats

Arrowtown weather statistics
Hottest month: February 19.4°C 66.9°F
Driest month: February 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 4.7°C 40.5°F
Wettest month: October 131mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: February 16.7°C 62.1°F
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