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Exploring Tongariro Forest Park

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

• Tongariro National Park
• Te Porere Redoubt
• Mount Tongariro
• Tongariro Alpine Crossing
• Taranaki Falls
• Whakapapa Ski Area
• Mount Ruapehu

When is the Best Time to Explore Tongariro Forest Park?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Tongariro Forest Park, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Tongariro Forest Park are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are September and October, whereas March and February 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 13°C and at night it is 3°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 387 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 7°C during the day and -3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 484 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 4°C and the night-time average is -4°C. Average precipitation for this season is 593 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 11°C and -1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 548 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Tongariro Forest Park is 2012 mm.