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Exploring Whataroa

The city of Whataroa has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Whataroa include:

• Mount Cook National Park
• Tasman Glacier
• Godley Glacier
• Murchison Glacier
• Glacier Hot Pools
• Franz Josef Glacier
• Waiho Hot Tubs

When is the Best Time to Explore Whataroa?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Whataroa, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Whataroa are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and September, whereas February and March have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 12°C and at night it is 2°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 836 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 7°C during the day and -5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 981 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 2°C and the night-time average is -7°C. Average precipitation for this season is 1013 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 10°C and -3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 999 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Whataroa is 3828 mm.