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Exploring Rangitata Island

The city of Rangitata Island has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Rangitata Island include:

• Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
• Peel Forest Park
• Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
• Geraldine Observatory
• Geraldine Historical Society Museum
• Vintage Car & Machinery Museum
• Pleasant Valley Daffodils

When arranging your Rangitata Island getaway, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Rangitata Island?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Rangitata Island, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Rangitata Island are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and September, whereas February and March have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 12°C and at night it is 2°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 846 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 7°C during the day and -5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 981 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 2°C and the night-time average is -7°C. Average precipitation for this season is 1013 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 10°C and -3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 990 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Rangitata Island is 3830 mm.