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Exploring Tapanui

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

• Brown Trout
• Gore Historical Museum
• Fly Fish Mataura
• Eastern Southland Gallery
• Hokonui Pioneer village and Museum
• Hokonui Moonshine Museum

When is the Best Time to Explore Tapanui?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Tapanui, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Tapanui are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are January and December, whereas August and June have the least.

Here's a rundown 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 18°C and at night it is 9°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 262 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 15°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 207 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 12°C and the night-time average is 3°C. Average precipitation for this season is 168 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 17°C and 5°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 275 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Tapanui is 912 mm.