Is February a Good Time to Visit Te Anau?
Te Anau's February delivers on its reputation: 18°C, 33% rain, 9.8h sunshine. The trade-off? Peak crowds and prices at 97% capacity.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Seismically active region
27 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)
Peak tourist season
97% of annual peak - expect crowds and peak prices
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Hantavirus, Tuberculosis (TB)
Plenty of sunshine
9.8h of sunshine daily
Good For
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
Who Should Avoid
- 💰Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
- 👴Elderly travelers
78% humidity creates difficult conditions
2008 saw exceptional rainfall: 48mm total, significantly above average
