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Backpacking Potential

78/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

February, January, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

10°C – 19°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Raglan for backpacking is February, January, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Raglan

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
77Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°73
February
78Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°89
March
75Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°92
April
71Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°121
May
63Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
13°141
June
46Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°153
July
43Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
10°148
August
45Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°131
September
56Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°135
October
63Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
13°115
November
72Good
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°88
December
69Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°108

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Raglan

When is the best time to visit Raglan for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Raglan for backpacking is typically in February, January, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Raglan?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Raglan, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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