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New Zealand's seasons are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere, this
means that the warmest months are December, January and February, while
the coldest are in June, July and August. Don't let cold months put you
off - winters tend to be short in New Zealand, with signs of spring showing
up well before winter is officially over.
Whilst the summer temperatures may not seem hot, it's deceiving, New
Zealand has clean air with minimal pollution and the sun's rays are stronger.
Frequent application of sunscreen is advised - sunburn times vary between
15-25 minutes in mid summer.
We recommend that you travel with some warm clothes and a raincoat in
all seasons as our climate can live up to its reputation of "four
seasons in one day". Warm clothes are an essential requirement when
walking/tramping through native bush and National Parks.
Temperature Guide
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North Island
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Mean Low
Co / Fo
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Mean High
Co / Fo
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Spring (Sep-Nov)
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7 / 45
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19 / 66
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Summer (Dec-Feb)
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12 / 54
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25 / 77
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Autumn (Mar-May)
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9 / 48
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21 / 70
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Winter (Jun-Aug)
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4 / 39
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16 / 61
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South Island
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Mean Low
Co / Fo
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Mean High
Co / Fo
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Spring (Sep-Nov)
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5 / 41
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17 / 63
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Summer (Dec-Feb)
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10 / 50
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27 / 81
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Autumn (Mar-May)
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6 / 43
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18 / 64
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Winter (Jun-Aug)
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1 / 34
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12 / 54
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Government Weather