Egmont National Park, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Egmont National Park, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Egmont National Park, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Egmont National Park
  2. Important essentials for Egmont National Park
  3. Activities for Egmont National Park
  4. Egmont National Park in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Egmont National Park in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Egmont National Park in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Egmont National Park in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Egmont National Park in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Egmont National Park in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Egmont National Park in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Egmont National Park in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Egmont National Park in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Egmont National Park in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Egmont National Park in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Egmont National Park in December: weather and what to pack

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Egmont National Park, New Zealand

Based on the climate and weather in Egmont National Park, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Egmont National Park, New Zealand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Egmont National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly option.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some rural areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's useful to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a great kit.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Egmont National Park, New Zealand by month

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January

If you vacation in Egmont National Park during January, you may notice that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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February

In February, Egmont National Park is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Egmont National Park, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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March

In March, Egmont National Park is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Egmont National Park, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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April

April in Egmont National Park is cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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May

If you vacation in Egmont National Park during May, you might find that it is cold and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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June

June in Egmont National Park can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost occasionally. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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July

If you vacation in Egmont National Park during July, you might find that it is pretty cool and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time and snow occasionally. There is frost about a third of the time.

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August

In August, Egmont National Park can be brisk and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Egmont National Park, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. There is frost sometimes.

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September

In September, Egmont National Park can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Egmont National Park, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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October

If you go to Egmont National Park in October, you will notice that it can be very chilly and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

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November

November in Egmont National Park is crisp and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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December

December here can be chilly and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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