Climate
New Zealand’s warmest months are mid November to the end of March; with winter June to August. Northern New Zealand is sub-tropical and the south temperate. For most of the North Island and northern South Island the driest season is summer. However in the South Island winter is the driest season for the West Coast, much of inland Canterbury, Otago and Southland.
Due to New Zealand’s high level of ultraviolet light and clear skies it is highly advisable to wear sunglasses and/or a hat if spending time in the sun, and to use sunblock.
Average Temperatures (high / Low In Celsius)
Winter Jun – Aug Spring Sep – Nov Summer Dec – Feb Autumn Mar – May
Auckland
| Winter15 | 7 |
Spring18 | 10 |
Summer23 | 15 |
Autumn20 | 12 |
Wellington
| Winter11 | 6 |
Spring15 | 9 |
Summer20 | 13 |
Autumn17 | 11 |
Christchurch
| Winter11 | 1 |
Spring17 | 8 |
Summer22 | 12 |
Autumn17 | 7 |
Dunedin
| Winter10 | 3 |
Spring15 | 7 |
Summer19 | 12 |
Autumn15 | 8 |
Queenstown
| Winter8 | -2 |
Spring15 | 4 |
Summer22 | 10 |
Autumn15 | 4 |
Milford Sound
| Winter9 | 2 |
Spring14 | 6 |
Summer19 | 10 |
Autumn16 | 7 |
