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Exploring Waiouru

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

• National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
• Turoa Ski Area
• Mount Ruapehu
• Big Carrot
• Whakapapa Ski Area
• Tongariro National Park
• Mountain Bike Station

When is the Best Time to Explore Waiouru?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Waiouru, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Waiouru are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are September and July, 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 20°C and at night it is 8°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 258 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 14°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 321 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 10°C and the night-time average is 1°C. Average precipitation for this season is 418 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 18°C and 4°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 364 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Waiouru is 1361 mm.