New Zealand does not have a large temperature range. Weather can change unexpectedly—as cold fronts or tropical cyclones quickly blow in.
Because of this, you should be prepared for sudden changes in weather and temperature if you're going hiking or doing other outdoor activities.
The climate is dominated by two main geographical features, the mountains and the sea.
It's not unusual to experience 'four seasons in a day' so visitors should be prepared for some variances.
Temperatures (In degrees celsius)
Seasons
Because of this, you should be prepared for sudden changes in weather and temperature if you're going hiking or doing other outdoor activities.
The climate is dominated by two main geographical features, the mountains and the sea.
It's not unusual to experience 'four seasons in a day' so visitors should be prepared for some variances.
Temperatures (In degrees celsius)
- January: 23
- February: 20
- March: 16-18
- April:10-12
- May: 8-10
- June: 5-8
- July: 5-8
- August: 6-9
- September: 10-12
- October: 12-13
- November: 16-19
- December: 19-22
Seasons
- Summer-December, January, February
- Autumn –March, April, May
- Winter –June, July, August
- Spring –September, October, November