…opposed to winter) inDecember is always a bit of a novelty. A 'hot Christmas' is celebrated by many New Zealanders with a 'barbie on the beach' rather than with a cooked roast meal. The summer months of December, January and February typically bring with them high temperatures and sunshine. Days…
…are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August. In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20 - 30ºC and in winter between 10 - 15ºC. New Zealand Regional Temperatures The following temperatures are mean daily maximum and minimum temperaturesin…
…February temperatures of over 30°C. From there you can meander southward, enjoying festivals and events such as: * Waitangi Day (6th February) – New Zealand's national day. Join in the celebration in Waitangi (Bay of Islands) * Chinese New Year – Festivals are held in Auckland and…
…in most continental climates. Because New Zealand lies in the Southern Hemisphere, the average temperature decreases as you travel south. The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south temperate. The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August. In…
…nights. In the North Island, generally the slightly warmer of the two main islands, temperaturesin May can drop to 9-11°C even in the Bay of Islands. On the South Island, the temperature can quite easily drop to 6°C. Activities That May Appeal Although the weather in May is cooler than in…
…in New Zealand, March is characterised by warm weather and cool mornings – simply great hiking conditions. However, April remains a favourite hiking month for many as the autumn colours (particularly around Wanaka, Arrowtown and Queenstown in the South Island) are so beautiful. The temperature…
…year. In the North Island, average top temperatures hover around 25°C dropping to lows of 12°C. And in the South Island, it's just slightly cooler with average top temperatures of around 22°C and lows of 10°C. (Do not be surprised by the odd really warm day with temperaturesin the…
…with average temperatures of between 17 and 21°C. However, Wellington is well-known for being the windiest city in New Zealand – the strongest wind recorded was in the month of October (a gust of 215km/h). Do not declare 'summer' too soon! October Weather – Average Max Temperatures…
…weather in March, the first month of autumn, is usually only slightly cooler than in the summer months of December, January and February. In the North Island, particularly in the so-called 'Winterless North', you can expect temperatures of 25°C in the Bay of Islands, even 27°C in central…
…North Island temperatures during June range from 4-16°C and in the South, between 1-12°C. New Zealand Ski Season The ski season typically runs from June through to late October. June and July offer great powder skiing, whilst August is considered to be one of the best months in which to ski.…