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Exploring Dobson Valley

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

• Mount Cook National Park
• Te Wahipounamu
• Lake Pukaki
• Red Tarns
• Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
• Mueller Glacier
• Governors Bush Walk Trailhead

When is the Best Time to Explore Dobson Valley?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to explore Dobson Valley, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Dobson Valley 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 Dobson Valley is 3830 mm.