Fairlie, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Fairlie, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Fairlie, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

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 Fairlie, New Zealand

Based on the climate and weather in Fairlie, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Fairlie, New Zealand

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • N95 masks

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


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often become worn. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold 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.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

  • (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

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

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


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a excellent one.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Fairlie, New Zealand by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in Fairlie is a perfect temperature. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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February

If you go to Fairlie in February, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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March

March is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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April

If you visit Fairlie during April, you are likely to notice that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time. There is frost 5-10 days this month.

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May

If you visit Fairlie during May, you are likely to see that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 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 a third of the time. There is frost about half of the time.

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June

If you are traveling to Fairlie in June, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost most days.

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July

July for Fairlie is cold. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost most days. It rains regularly.

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August

August here is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. There is frost most days. It rains about a third of the time.

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September

If you vacation in Fairlie during September, you are likely to find that it is chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s 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 a bit less than half of the time. There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

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October

If you are traveling to Fairlie in October, you will notice that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

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November

November in Fairlie is mild and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly.

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December

In December, Fairlie is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) and sometimes jump into the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Fairlie, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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