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Exploring Merino Downs

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

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

When is the Best Time to Explore Merino Downs?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Merino Downs, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Merino Downs are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are October and January, 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 10°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 290 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 14°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 257 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 12°C and the night-time average is 5°C. Average precipitation for this season is 248 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 17°C and 6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 316 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Merino Downs is 1112 mm.