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Outdoor activities Potential

90/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

April, March, May

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Weather

6°C – 20°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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General Travel

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The best time to visit Sutherland for hiking is April, March, May, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sutherland

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°15
February
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°18
March
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°26
April
90Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°23
May
77Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°21
June
61Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28
July
58Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23
August
64Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20
September
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°14
October
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°15
November
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°16
December
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°13

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

Quick summary: visiting Sutherland

When is the best time to visit Sutherland for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Sutherland for outdoor activities is typically in April, March, May, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Sutherland?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Sutherland, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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