National park in Manawatu-Whanganui

Tongariro National Park Cestovanie Guide

Tongariro National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time do visit, things do do and nearby places.

☁️ -5°C now🕔 9:01 PM local📅 Best: január, február and marec

Active alerts for Tongariro National Park

⚠️po, aug 24: freezing overnight, -9°C (16°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️po, aug 24: damaging gusts do 88 km/h.
⚠️ut, aug 25: freezing overnight, -9°C (15°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️st, aug 26: freezing overnight, -7°C (19°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️st, aug 26: damaging gusts do 68 km/h.
⚠️št, aug 27: freezing overnight, -6°C (22°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Zhrnutie

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

Momentálne je -5°C (23°F) in Tongariro National Park s zamračené. Pocitová teplota je -10°C. Dnes sa teploty pohybujú od -9°C do -4°C. Pravdepodobnosť zrážok je 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.1/10 - zlé — zvážte iný deň.

Najlepší čas na návštevu Tongariro National Park is január, február and marec. Podnebie je polar. jún, september and október tend do be the least comfortable months. február is the warmest month s average highs near 7°C, while august is the coldest s 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.

Jednoducho povedané. Today is about average for august. The forecast high of -4°C is in line s the -5°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 7 AM do 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Viditeľnosť is down do 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Nárazy do 88 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -9°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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

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Súradnice: 39°16′54.1″S 175°34′6.6″E (-39.2817, 175.5685)

Počasie v Tongariro National Park práve teraz

☁️
-5°C
Zamračené · feels like -10°C
Vlhkosť82%
Vietor12 km/h WSW
Nárazy45 km/h
UV index1.3 · Nízke
Oblačnosť94%
Tlak746 hPa
ViditeľnosťVery poor · 0 km
Kvalita ovzdušia36 · Good
Východ slnka6:52 AM
Západ slnka5:47 PM
Mesiac🌔 Waxing gibbous · 81%

Open-Meteo Updated 9:01 PM, aug 24 local time.

⚠️po, aug 24: freezing overnight, -9°C (16°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️po, aug 24: damaging gusts do 88 km/h.
⚠️ut, aug 25: freezing overnight, -9°C (15°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️st, aug 26: freezing overnight, -7°C (19°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️st, aug 26: damaging gusts do 68 km/h.
⚠️št, aug 27: freezing overnight, -6°C (22°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

sourday, aug 29

🌦️ -1° / -7°

Light drizzle · 84% rain · wind 16 km/h

neday, aug 30

🌨️ -3° / -11°

Light snow showers · 80% rain · wind 22 km/h

Quick facts about Tongariro National Park

TypNational park
RegionManawatu-Whanganui
Krajinanový Zéland
KontinentOceánia
Súradnice39°16′54.1″S 175°34′6.6″E (-39.2817, 175.5685)
Established1887
Known forthe Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Miestny čas9:01 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsjanuár, február and marec
PodnebiePolar

Čo robiť in Tongariro National Park

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

Najlepší čas na návštevu Tongariro National Park

Go in január, február and marec. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

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

január☆☆☆☆
február★★☆☆☆
marec★★☆☆☆
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máj☆☆☆☆
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What do pack, what do skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots s grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell - 7 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.
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 88 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid jún, september and október - historically the least comfortable months here.

Letiská near Tongariro National Park

Closest airports s IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL262 kmAuckland

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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 Oceánia.

What is the weather like in Tongariro National Park práve teraz?

It is currently -5°C (23°F) s zamračené. Vlhkosť is 82% and wind is 12 km/h.

When is the best time do visit Tongariro National Park?

január, február and marec offer the most comfortable conditions in Tongariro National Park, which has a polar climate. jún, september and október are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Tongariro National Park in?

Tongariro National Park observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 9:01 PM.

What is the nearest airport do Tongariro National Park?

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

What are the top things do 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.
Mapaa tilesOpenStreetMapaa contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 august 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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