New ZealandThe climate of Te Anau
The current climate in Te Anau features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Te Anau, New Zealand.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Te Anau gets 3240 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 17 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Te Anau?
The best time to visit Te Anau for mild to warm weather is January up to April, November and December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Te Anau.
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Climate Table of Te Anau
The climate table of Te Anau shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Te Anau, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Te Anau
Yearly Temperature in Te Anau
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Te Anau, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Te Anau
Total Yearly Precipitation in Te Anau
Average Snowfall per Month in Te Anau
Total Yearly Snowfall in Te Anau
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Te Anau
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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.