It can be very cold at any time of the year. Always be physically and mentally prepared for the worst conditions and be ready to change your plans if necessary.
Park forecasts are grouped by region below.
Before heading out check the severe weather warnings.
If you are going into the mountains check the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory as well as weather forecasts.
The latest information and conditions can be found at the nearest DOC visitor centre.
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) provides weather forecasts for national parks across New Zealand.
MetService provides short and extended forecasts for New Zealand, including:
Te Paki Recreation Reserve:
Bay of Islands Maritime and Historic Park:
Waipoua Forest:
Great Barrier Island/Aotea:
Coromandel Forest Park:
Pirongia Forest Park:
Pureora Forest Park:
Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park:
Te Urewera:
Raukumara Conservation Park:
Kaimanawa Forest Park:
Kaweka Forest Park:
Ruahine Forest Park:
Aorangi Forest Park:
Remutaka Forest Park:
Mount Richmond Forest Park:
Kaikōura area and Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence:
Mount Richmond Forest Park:
Lyell area:
Westland Tai Poutini National Park:
Victoria Forest Park:
Westland Tai Poutini National Park:
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park:
Hakatere Conservation Park:
Craigieburn Forest Park:
Lake Sumner Forest Park:
St James Conservation Area:
Oxford Forest Conservation Area:
Ruataniwha Conservation Park:
Canterbury High Country regional forecast
Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park:
Oteake Conservation Park:
Catlins coastal area:
Ben Lomond Scenic Reserve:
Remarkables Conservation Area:
Stack Conservation Area:
Southern Lakes: