Mount Tongariro Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Mount Tongariro year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 45–52°F, cool and changeable climate with moderate to heavy rainfall and occasional showers. Common activities: Hiking (be mindful of weather changes), viewing volcanic landscapes. Recommended clothing: Waterproof jacket, warm clothing, hiking boots.
Summer (June–August): Average 40–42°F, cold and humid climate with heavy rainfall, especially in July. Common activities: Dependent on weather conditions; short hikes possible in good weather, but thorough warming and rain protection are necessary. Recommended clothing: Waterproof and warm jacket, layered clothing, waterproof pants, hiking boots.
Autumn (September–November): Average 44–51°F, gradually warming climate with moderate to heavy rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, viewing autumn volcanic landscapes. Recommended clothing: Windproof and waterproof jacket, warm clothing, comfortable hiking boots.
Winter (December–February): Average 56–58°F, relatively mild climate with moderate rainfall, but weather changes should still be noted. Common activities: Hiking (be mindful of weather changes), viewing volcanic landscapes. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable clothing, hiking boots.
Mount Tongariro climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 48.9°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 1574 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: July
Mount Tongariro monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
58.5°F
140.5
February
57.4°F
155.2
March
52.2°F
109.2
April
50°F
74.6
May
45.5°F
145.3
June
42.8°F
90.9
July
41°F
175.2
August
40.6°F
130.9
September
44.4°F
154.6
October
47.3°F
112.1
November
51.4°F
137.8
December
56.5°F
148.3
Mount Tongariro weather for the next seven days
4/22
Wednesday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
35.9°F/32.2°F
4/23
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
45.6°F/31.9°F
4/24
Friday
Sunny
50.5°F/37.2°F
4/25
Saturday
Sunny
51.5°F/39.5°F
4/26
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
50.4°F/38.4°F
4/27
Monday
Cloudy
54.3°F/42.5°F
4/28
Tuesday
Sunny
60.4°F/46.5°F
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