New Zealand is blessed with mild temperatures, good year-round rainfall, and lots of sunshine. Hot summers, beautiful spring and autumn colours, and crisp winter snow mean that an outdoor lifestyle can be enjoyed all year round.

The Seasons

New Zealand’s seasons run opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. This means we enjoy spring from September to November, summer from December through to February, autumn/fall from March until May, and winter from June through to August.

New Zealand is fortunate that it doesn’t have the extremes found in most continental climates. Because the country is long and narrow, the sea ensures the climate’s mild temperatures make it very suitable as a holiday destination year around. You can expect a maximum temperature range between 20-30ºC, and in winter between 10-15ºC in most areas.

The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south temperate, with most places in New Zealand receiving over 2000 hours of sunshine a year.

The warmest months are usually October through to April, while May to September are the coolest. Temperature changes between winter and summer are generally only around 10C.

Summer

Summer months’ from December to February bring high temperatures and sunshine. The days are long and sunny, and nights are mild. As New Zealand observes daylight saving, during summer months, long balmy evenings can be enjoyed until around 9.00pm.

In summer, many New Zealanders are out enjoying activities in and around the water such as rafting, snorkeling, diving and kayaking. New Zealand’s many gorgeous beaches are ideal for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, surfing, boating, and water sports during summer. Summer is also a great time for walking in the bush and enjoying many other outdoor activities.

An average summer day in the North will range in temperature between 21 and 28 degrees centigrade (72 and 86 Fahrenheit).

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Winter

While summer is sunnier than the other seasons, most areas in New Zealand have a relatively high proportion of sunlight during the winter months. Snowfall in winter turns the South Island high country and the North Island’s mountain ranges in the North Island into a winter wonderland.

The South Island in particular is renowned for its majestic mountains and the beauty of its woodlands, lakes and rivers. Mountain ranges in both islands become snow-covered, providing beautiful vistas and excellent skiing for both visitors and New Zealanders alike.

Away from the mountains, New Zealand winters are mild and temperatures generally do not fall below freezing. June through to August brings more rain to most areas in the North Island, and the colder weather of winter to much of the country.

A mid-winters day rarely falls below 11 or 12 degrees centigrade (around 52 Fahrenheit).

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