Historical Weather in New Zealand
Look up 55+ years of weather history for any date across New Zealand.
Climate Overview
New Zealand has a mild maritime climate with relatively small temperature ranges. The North Island is warmer and more subtropical, while the South Island is cooler with alpine conditions in the mountains. Weather can change rapidly due to the country's position in the Roaring Forties wind belt. Seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere.
Summer (Dec-Feb)
Warm with long daylight hours. Temperatures typically 70s-80s°F.
Autumn (Mar-May)
Mild with beautiful fall colors. Great hiking weather.
Winter (Jun-Aug)
Cool and wet. Ski season in the Southern Alps and volcanic plateau.
Spring (Sep-Nov)
Variable weather with warming temperatures. Lamb season in the countryside.
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