Fiordland has very changeable and unpredictable weather, so you need to be well prepared. It can change dramatically and quickly so it’s important to be prepared for the worst conditions and carry the appropriate clothing at all times. Summer months average around 20°C but the evenings can be a little cooler. Of course, our lodges are quite warm and comfortable! Spring and autumn temperatures average around 10°C on the coast with the evenings being cooler still. Fiordland is a temperate rain forest and up to 9 metres of rain falls annually.  That's right - 30 feet of water can fall in the headwaters every year, so this is one of the wettest places in the world!  For Americans think Olympic Peninsula, WA. So, you need a good rain coat.  If you don't have one, we will loan you one.  Due to the rainfall we have drying rooms in both the lodges, so you can expect any wet clothes will be warm, dry and ready to wear each morning. Please refer to our gear check list for the most suitable clothing. Please note that, whilst we do our best, due to the nature of Fiordland’s weather it can be difficult to make very accurate forecast predictions.