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

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Traveling to Kingston, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Kingston, here is 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 Kingston, New Zealand

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

Important essentials for Kingston, New Zealand

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

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

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


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a superb kit.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

Activities for Kingston, New Zealand

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Kingston.

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

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January

January in Kingston is mild and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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February

In February, Kingston is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (low 20s C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Kingston, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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March

March in Kingston is mild and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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April

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

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May

In May, Kingston can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Kingston, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

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June

June in Kingston can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows occasionally. There is frost about half of the time.

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July

If you vacation in Kingston during July, you may see that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time and snow occasionally. There is frost about two thirds of the time.

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August

If you visit Kingston during August, you will probably notice that it is cold and somewhat 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 5-10 days this month. There is frost about half of the time.

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September

September for Kingston is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. There is frost 5-10 days this month. It rains about half of the time.

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October

If you visit Kingston during October, you are likely to see that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time. There is frost once in a while.

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November

Traveling to Kingston in November, you will notice that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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December

If you go to Kingston in December, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (high 10s C).

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