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Abel Tasman
Visit in February — score 61/100 · avg high 76°F · 17 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#3December
Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59 | 64° | 76° | 52° | 18 | 73 | 14.6h | Very High | Above avg |
| February | 61 | 64° | 76° | 53° | 17 | 66 | 13.6h | Very High | Above avg |
| March | 51 | 62° | 74° | 51° | 19 | 75 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| April | 36 | 58° | 68° | 48° | 27 | 109 | 10.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 30 | 54° | 63° | 44° | 30 | 119 | 9.7h | Low | Below avg |
| June | 20 | 50° | 59° | 41° | 30 | 125 | 9.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 20 | 49° | 57° | 39° | 30 | 119 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| August | 24 | 49° | 58° | 39° | 28 | 110 | 10.4h | Low | Below avg |
| September | 29 | 51° | 61° | 41° | 23 | 92 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 34 | 54° | 64° | 43° | 25 | 98 | 13.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 53 | 57° | 69° | 46° | 18 | 73 | 14.3h | High | Average |
| December | 48 | 61° | 73° | 50° | 25 | 101 | 14.9h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 39/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 22/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Abel Tasman (September, October, November) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 43°F, with about 22 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 39/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 53/100.
Summer
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Abel Tasman (December, January, February) brings average highs of 75°F and lows of 52°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 61/100.
Fall
- Score
- 39/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Abel Tasman (March, April, May) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 47°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 39/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.
Winter
- Score
- 21/100
- High
- 58°F
- Low
- 40°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Abel Tasman (June, July, August) brings average highs of 58°F and lows of 40°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 21/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 24/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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