St Arnaud, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Contents
- When to go to St Arnaud
- Important essentials for St Arnaud
- St Arnaud in January: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in February: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in March: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in April: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in May: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in June: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in July: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in August: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in September: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in October: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in November: weather and what to pack
- St Arnaud in December: weather and what to pack
When to go to St Arnaud, New Zealand
Based on the climate and weather in St Arnaud, the best time to go is February. See below for details.
Important esssentials for St Arnaud, New Zealand
Here are some general tips on what to wear in St Arnaud, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types I. This one works in most places, but you may want to check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in St Arnaud. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Kerr Bay travelers will do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for St Arnaud, New Zealand by month
January
January in St Arnaud is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Dresses
- Socks
- Long skirts
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
- A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We like:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is an excellent choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things stay dry. We suggest: this one
February
If you visit St Arnaud during February, you may notice that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s 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 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Standard footwear
- Socks
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Pants or jeans
- Long skirts
- Dresses
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags don't get wet. We suggest: this one
March
March in St Arnaud is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long skirts
- Standard footwear
- Light jacket or fleece
- Pants or jeans
- Socks
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Dresses
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is an excellent option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things remain dry. We like: this one
April
April for St Arnaud is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Jacket or coat
- Light gloves or mittens
- Socks
- Warm pants or jeans
- Fleeces
- Standard footwear
- A rain poncho to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a perfect choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases stay dry. We like: this one
May
May in St Arnaud is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Fleeces
- Lip balm
- Socks
- Jacket or coat
- Warm pants or jeans
- Light gloves or mittens
- Standard footwear
- A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a great one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags don't get wet. We recommend: this one
June
June in St Arnaud can be very chilly 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 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Jacket or coat
- Light gloves or mittens
- Lip balm
- Fleeces
- Socks
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- A rain coat to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is an excellent one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags stay dry. We like: this one
July
Traveling to St Arnaud in July, you will notice that it can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Heavy jacket
- Lip balm
- Insulated water bottle
- Warm pants or jeans
- Gloves or mittens
- Heavy socks, such as:
- Sweaters
- Cold weather footwear
- A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is an excellent choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things don't get wet. We suggest: this one
August
August for St Arnaud is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Light gloves or mittens
- Jacket or coat
- Fleeces
- Warm pants or jeans
- Socks
- Standard footwear
- A rain coat to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We like:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a perfect option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases don't get wet. We like: this one
September
September in St Arnaud is brisk 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.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Jacket or coat
- Light gloves or mittens
- Socks
- Warm pants or jeans
- Fleeces
- Standard footwear
- A rain coat to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is an excellent choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases remain dry. We suggest: this one
October
If you visit St Arnaud during October, you may see that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 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 half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Jacket or coat
- Socks
- Warm pants or jeans
- Light gloves or mittens
- Lip balm
- Fleeces
- Standard footwear
- A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a great choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things don't get wet. We recommend: this one
November
In November, St Arnaud is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) range.
At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for St Arnaud, with several of the days of the month having rain.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Pants or jeans
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Socks
- Dresses
- Standard footwear
- Long skirts
- A rain jacket to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is an excellent one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings remain dry. We like: this one
December
December in this region is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Standard footwear
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long skirts
- Pants or jeans
- Dresses
- Socks
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We like:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a perfect choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things stay dry. We like: this one
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