Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand Average Monthly Weather
Weather score19Poor annual avg
Best months: February, January, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 14°C, sunshine averages 4.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 2438mm. Sea temperatures average 14°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
2438mm
Annual total
Sun
4.6h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
19
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 158mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fiordland National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August10°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Fiordland National Park's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August158mm average rain
August is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August3.6 hours average sun
August is below Fiordland National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August12°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August18 weather score
August scores below Fiordland National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.