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Exploring Waiau

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

• Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout
• Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
• Mount Lyford
• Conical Hill
• Hanmer Forest Park
• Mount Peter
• A Maze N Golf

When is the Best Time to Explore Waiau?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore Waiau, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Waiau are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are June and July, whereas January and September 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 21°C and at night it is 13°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 241 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 283 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 13°C and the night-time average is 6°C. Average precipitation for this season is 256 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and 9°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 270 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Waiau is 1051 mm.