National park in Manawatu-Whanganui

Best Time og Visit Tongariro National Park

Bedste rejsetid Tongariro National Park: januar, februar and marts. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☀️ 0°C now🕔 3:15 PM local📅 Best: januar, februar and marts

Bedste rejsetid Tongariro National Park

Go in januar, februar and marts. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juni, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Klima in Tongariro National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar6°-1°233 mm★☆☆☆☆
februar7°-1°166 mm★★☆☆☆
marts4°-3°138 mm★★☆☆☆
april2°-4°237 mm★☆☆☆☆
maj-1°-7°159 mm★☆☆☆☆
juni-3°-7°259 mm★☆☆☆☆
juli-4°-9°219 mm★☆☆☆☆
august-4°-10°223 mm★☆☆☆☆
september-3°-8°275 mm★☆☆☆☆
oktober0°-7°362 mm★☆☆☆☆
november4°-4°226 mm★☆☆☆☆
december6°-2°262 mm★☆☆☆☆

Klima type: Polar. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Tongariro National Park compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Tongariro National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Lake Taupo62 km13°C+15°C warmer1542 mm
Taupo79 km12°C+14°C warmer1255 mm
North Island87 km11°C+13°C warmer1808 mm
Taranaki98 km13°C+15°C warmer1264 mm
Hawke's Bay118 km15°C+17°C warmer958 mm

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumé

Tongariro National Park is a national park in Manawatu-Whanganui. Tongariro National Park is a national park known for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Lige nu er det 0°C (33°F) in Tongariro National Park med klar himmel. Det føles som -3°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem -7°C og 0°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.7/10 - marginal.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Tongariro National Park is januar, februar and marts. Klimaet er polar. juni, september and oktober tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 7°C, while august is the coldest med lows near -10°C.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 262 km away. Nearby highlights include Lake Taupo, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.

Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 0°C is in line med the 0°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 6 PM og 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Tongariro National Park today at 7.9/10. Sigtbarhed is down og 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -7°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Vejret i Tongariro National Park lige nu

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0°C
Klar himmel · feels like -3°C
Luftfugtighed64%
Vind9 km/h W
Vindstød35 km/h
UV-indeks5.6 · Moderat
Skydække10%
Tryk750 hPa
SigtbarhedVery poor · 0 km
Luftkvalitet28 · Good
Solopgang6:53 AM
Solnedgang7:22 PM
Måne🌖 Waning gibbous · 82%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Open-Meteo Updated 3:15 PM, okt 1 local time.

⚠️tor, okt 1: freezing overnight, -7°C (19°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️fre, okt 2: freezing overnight, -7°C (20°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️lør, okt 3: freezing overnight, -7°C (20°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️søn, okt 4: freezing overnight, -9°C (16°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️man, okt 5: freezing overnight, -7°C (19°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️tir, okt 6: freezing overnight, -5°C (23°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

lørurday, okt 3

🌦️ -1° / -7°

Let regn · 94% rain · wind 13 km/h

sønday, okt 4

🌦️ 2° / -9°

Light drizzle · 25% rain · wind 9 km/h

Ting at lave in Tongariro National Park

Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Tongariro National Park.

Quick facts about Tongariro National Park

TypeNational park
RegionManawatu-Whanganui
LandNew Zealand
KontinentOceanien
Koordinater39°16′54.1″S 175°34′6.6″E (-39.2817, 175.5685)
Established1887
Known forthe Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Lokal tid3:15 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsjanuar, februar and marts
KlimaPolar

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tongariro National Park?

Tongariro National Park is a national park in Manawatu-Whanganui. Its coordinates are -39.2817, 175.5685. It lies in Oceanien.

What is the weather like in Tongariro National Park lige nu?

It is currently 0°C (33°F) med klar himmel. Luftfugtighed is 64% and wind is 9 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Tongariro National Park?

januar, februar and marts offer the most comfortable conditions in Tongariro National Park, which has a polar climate. juni, september and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Tongariro National Park in?

Tongariro National Park observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 3:15 PM.

What is the nearest airport og Tongariro National Park?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 262 km away.

What are the top things og do in Tongariro National Park?

Popular options include Lake Taupo, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognose and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated oktober 1, 2026 at 3:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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