Best Time to Visit Tongariro Alpine Crossing for Hiking – February Scores 70/100

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70/100

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Based on optimal climate

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February, January, March

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4°C – 14°C

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The best time to visit Tongariro Alpine Crossing for hiking is February, January, March, 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 Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	67Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	19°	152	12.9	76%	wet
February	70Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	19°	145	11	76%	shoulder
March	64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	168	13.2	79%	wet
April	41Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	200	14.3	84%	wet
May	22Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	7°	11°	237	18.1	86%	wet
June	17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	5°	8°	256	17.9	89%	wet
July	18Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	4°	7°	224	18.2	86%	wet
August	18Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	4°	8°	231	18.4	84%	wet
September	18Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	6°	10°	256	19.8	82%	wet
October	31Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	12°	199	16.8	77%	wet
November	49Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	155	14.5	76%	wet
December	30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	12°	17°	204	15.3	77%	wet