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Experience NZ Travel Ltd
travel@experiencenz.com
Level 8, AMP Chambers
187 Featherston St
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
PO Box 25434
Panama Street
Wellington 6146
Tel. +64 (4) 473 4470*
Fax. +64 (4) 473 4471
*Office hours are 9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m. NZ time is currently: 8:20AM (Thursday)
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| New Zealand Climate Guide |
Main Centre Temperatures | What to Wear
| NEW ZEALAND CLIMATE SUMMARY |
The first thing you need to know about New Zealand's climate is that its seasons are the opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere.
| December to February |
| March to May |
| June to August |
| September to November |
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New Zealand comprises two long thin islands that run north-south and, as such, there is a noticeable difference in the climates of the top of the North Island, which is sub-tropical, and the bottom of the South Island, which is temparate. Overall, however, New Zealand's is a very mild climate making it a suitable holiday destination all year round.
| Average maximum temperature: 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) |
| Average maximum temperature: 10°-15°C (50°-60°F) |
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Here are the summer and winter average maximum and minimum temperatures for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown.
| Auckland |
Ave. High: 23.8°C (75°F)
Ave. Low: 16.4°C (61°F) |
Ave. High: 14.7°C (58°F)
Ave. Low: 8.0°C (46°F) |
| Wellington |
Ave. High: 20.3°C (69°F)
Ave. Low: 13.4°C (56°F) |
Ave. High: 11.3°C (52°F)
Ave. Low: 6.2°C (43°F) |
| Christchurch |
Ave. High: 22.5°C (73°F)
Ave. Low: 12.2°C (54°F) |
Ave. High: 11.3°C (52°F)
Ave. Low: 1.7°C (35°F) |
| Queenstown |
Ave. High: 22.5°C (73°F)
Ave. Low: 10.7°C (51°F) |
Ave. High: 8.1°C (46°F)
Ave. Low: 0.1°C (32°F) |
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 More Information: New Zealand MetService
| WHAT TO WEAR IN NEW ZEALAND |
New Zealand is typically an informal place so bring plenty of comfortable, casual clothes. Most bars and restaurants do have a dress code but, again, this is commonly just smart casual.
With so many outdoor activities available, swimming gear, hiking shoes, rainwear, and sunglasses are recommended, as is plenty of sunscreen. Due to the hole in the ozone layer above New Zealand, the sun is stronger here than anywhere else in the world so sunscreen lotion is a must. And don't just bring it, use it, every time you're out in the sun, even if it's just for fifteen minutes.
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