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Learn about the seasons, rainfall, snowfall, sun and UV index in New Zealand. Find out the average temperatures and weather conditions for different regions and activities. Plan your trip with tips and guides from 100% Pure New Zealand.
- Discover Summer in New Zealand
New Zealand climate and weather . Discover summer in New...
- Discover Winter in New Zealand
New Zealand’s varied climate is caused by a bunch of factors...
- Seasons in New Zealand
From crisp spring days to long golden summer evenings and...
- Spring
New Zealand climate and weather . Discover spring in New...
- Autumn
Weather in autumn and travel tips. Long, sunny days tend to...
- Top NZ Trips
Following a central North Island loop, discover crazy...
- Art, Culture & Heritage
Heritage . New Zealand is a young country when it comes to...
- North Island
New Zealand's North Island offers island sanctuaries and...
- People and Culture
Today, the population of New Zealand (opens in new window)...
- Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers
The temperate climate at this low altitude means these...
- Discover Summer in New Zealand
The climate of New Zealand is varied due to the country's diverse landscape. Most regions of New Zealand belong to the temperate zone with a maritime climate ( Köppen climate classification: Cfb) characterised by four distinct seasons. Winters are relatively mild and summers comparatively cool.
Learn about the oceanic climate of New Zealand, with mild winters and cool summers, and frequent rain and wind. Find out the regional differences, the best time to visit, and what to pack for your trip.
Climate & Weather. Overview of New Zealand's climate. New Zealand's climate is complex and varies from warm subtropical in the far north to cool temperate climates in the far south, with severe alpine conditions in the mountainous areas.
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Most places in New Zealand receive over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year – around 83 sunny days. The sunniest areas, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Nelson/Marlborough, receive over 2,350 hours of sunshine. As New Zealand observes daylight saving, during summer months daylight can last up until 9.30pm. New Zealand experiences relatively little air pol...
New Zealand's average rainfall is high and evenly spread throughout the year. Over the northern and central areas of New Zealand more rain falls in winter than in summer, whereas for much of the southern part of New Zealand, winter is the season of least rainfall. The mountain ranges running along the spine of the South Island divide the country in...
Snow typically appears during the months of June through to October, though cold snaps can occur outside these months. Most snow in New Zealand falls in the mountainous areas, like the Central Plateau in the north, and the Southern Alps in the south. It also falls heavily in inland Canterbury and Otago. While the coastal areas of the North Island m...
Learn about the weather conditions in New Zealand, from subtropical to alpine, from summer to winter. Find out what to expect from the weather during your visit, how to be sunsmart, and how to plan your trip based on the seasons.
Learn about the climate of New Zealand, a country with a predominantly oceanic climate and diverse mountain ranges. Find out the best and worst times to visit, the weather variations by season and location, and the climate features of each region.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in New Zealand. We show the climate in New Zealand by comparing the average weather in 3 representative places: Wellington, Auckland, and Christchurch. You can add or remove cities to customize the report to your liking. See all locations in New Zealand.
