New Zealand Seasons and Climate

As a southern hemisphere country, New Zealand’s seasons are the inverse of Europe and North America

Season	Month	Average maximum temperature
Spring	September - November
Summer	December - February	20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Autumn	March - May
Winter	May - August	10°-15°C (50°-60°F)

The climate in New Zealand is largely temperate, the far North enjoys sub-tropical warm, humid weather in the summer months of between 20 - 30° while the inland Alpine areas can be as cold as -10°.  The coldest month is usually July and the warmest month is usually January or February. New Zealand’s weather is very changeable – commonly referred to as “four seasons in one day”.  When travelling therefore, it is very important to carry clothing to suit any condition and to layer your clothes as the weather can often change from being a rainy, foggy morning into a warm, sunny day.

This unique climate makes New Zealand one of the most stunning and diverse countries in the world – alpine ranges, tropical rainforests and golden beaches, all in one place. Overall New Zealand has a very mild climate making it a wonderful holiday destination all year round.