Paparoa National Park
- Annual mean
- 12.6 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- October
Twelve-month profile of average temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight
Review long-term atmospheric patterns through measured monthly averages for Arthur's Pass National Park. These climatological data points provide a representative perspective of temperatures, precipitation rates, humidity, and wind patterns over the 1991 to 2020 period. All measurements are derived from a single coordinate point and reflect historical normals rather than current daily weather.
Tracking long term monthly climate normals and average daily precipitation at high elevation
Compare average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and daylight across a full calendar cycle.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.7 °C1.7° to 22.4° | 4.2 mm/day | 81.6% | 4.5 m/s | 14.8 hours |
| February | 11.8 °C2.2° to 22.3° | 3.7 mm/day | 81.7% | 4 m/s | 13.7 hours |
| March | 9.8 °C0.2° to 20.1° | 3.7 mm/day | 84.7% | 4 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| April | 7.1 °C-1.8° to 16.4° | 4.5 mm/day | 88.7% | 3.8 m/s | 10.8 hours |
| May | 4.8 °C-3.1° to 13.3° | 4.4 mm/day | 92.1% | 3.9 m/s | 9.5 hours |
| June | 2.3 °C-5° to 9.9° | 4.9 mm/day | 93.9% | 3.7 m/s | 8.9 hours |
| July | 1.5 °C-4.7° to 8.4° | 3.9 mm/day | 93.3% | 3.6 m/s | 9.2 hours |
| August | 2.4 °C-4.5° to 10.6° | 4.5 mm/day | 91.6% | 3.8 m/s | 10.3 hours |
| September | 4.1 °C-3.9° to 13.2° | 4.6 mm/day | 88.5% | 4.5 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| October | 5.9 °C-2.9° to 16.4° | 5 mm/day | 86.3% | 4.8 m/s | 13.3 hours |
| November | 7.7 °C-1.3° to 18.4° | 4.1 mm/day | 83.6% | 4.7 m/s | 14.5 hours |
| December | 10.1 °C0.7° to 20.5° | 4.8 mm/day | 82.9% | 4.5 m/s | 15.1 hours |
Comparing long term average metrics for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration across the year.
Interactive climate map
Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.
Analyze monthly climate normals across diverse geographic settings and protected landscapes

Deepen your understanding of Arthur's Pass National Park's unique protected landscape and its significant regional geography. Continue exploring the mapped terrain, distinct ecological zones, and alpine features that define this key area within the Southern Alps. This park offers a focused lens for understanding New Zealand's protected natural areas and their geographic context through structured atlas exploration.