The sunniest areas, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Nelson/Marlborough, receive over 2,350 hours of sunshine. Most places in NewВ Zealand receive over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year вЂ“ around 83 sunny days. Weather conditions in NewВ Zealand can change quickly - no matter when you visit, you should be prepared for anything! Sunshine Cool nights and warm days are common, which makes for pleasant travel weather. Spring is also when calves, lambs and daffodils pop up in NewВ ZealandвЂ™s green fields, so itвЂ™s an incredibly picturesque time. Although there is still a high chance of rainfall around this time of year, the weather starts to warm up вЂ“ itвЂ™s the perfect time of year to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking. Spring arrives in September and lasts until November. If you want to ski or snowboard your way down the slopes of the Southern Alps, the best month to visit NewВ Zealand is either July or August. With a light dusting of snow, Queenstown and the Central Plateau are transformed into winter wonderlands. Winter in NewВ Zealand is the best time to visit if youвЂ™re enthusiastic about snow sports. As autumn is also the shoulder season, you can enjoy better rates on accommodation and activities. From March to May the weather is still reasonably warm вЂ“ particularly in the north вЂ“ but the crowds have thinned out. If you would prefer to enjoy sunny days, but with fewer crowds, the best time to go to NewВ Zealand is in autumn.

Summer holidays mean more Kiwis are travelling NewВ Zealand too, making the most of the sunshine and Christmas break. Over December, January and February, the number of visitors increases, as people arrive from overseas to travel while the weather is warm. Summer is the most popular time to visit NewВ Zealand. When is the best time to visit NewВ Zealand? You can check on NewВ Zealand weather conditions on the Met Service website (opens in new window). January and February are the warmest months, and July is the coldest month of the year. The average NewВ Zealand temperature decreases as you travel south. However, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures year-round. The far north has subtropical weather during summer, while inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10вЊ (14вЏ) in winter.

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