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Exploring Desert Road

The city of Desert Road has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Desert Road include:

• Tongariro National Park
• Tree Trunk Gorge
• Mount Tongariro
• Whakapapa Ski Area
• Mount Ruapehu
• Tongariro Alpine Crossing
• Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre

When is the Best Time to Explore Desert Road?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Desert Road, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Desert Road are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are September and October, whereas March and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 13°C and at night it is 3°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 387 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 7°C during the day and -3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 484 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 4°C and the night-time average is -4°C. Average precipitation for this season is 593 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 11°C and -1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 548 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Desert Road is 2012 mm.