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

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Traveling to Mataura, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Mataura, the following 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 Mataura, New Zealand

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

Important essentials for Mataura, New Zealand

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may become worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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

General health necessities

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

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January

In January, Mataura is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (high 10s C) and sometimes 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 Mataura, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

In February, Mataura is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 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 Mataura, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

If you vacation in Mataura during March, you are likely to find that it is cool 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 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Mataura 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.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

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

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

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

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you vacation in Mataura during July, you might see that it is pretty cool and very 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 C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in Mataura is cold and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

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

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you are traveling to Mataura in October, you will notice that it is crisp and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Mataura can be chilly and very rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Mataura is relatively cool and very 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.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Mataura Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Mataura, New Zealand

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

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