What’s the climate like in New Zealand?
The current climate of New Zealand features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of 15°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in New Zealand in recent years was 29°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in August 2016.
On average, New Zealand receives 1056 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of New Zealand is based on weather data from Auckland. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Zealand for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit New Zealand?
The best time to visit New Zealand for sunny weather is January through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit New Zealand. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of New Zealand
The climate table of New Zealand shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 74 | 78 | 70 | 72 | 102 | 114 | 119 | 102 | 109 | 68 | 73 | 75 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in July
- Precipitation: 1056 mm per year, averaging 88 mm per month
- Driest months: 68 mm in October, 70 mm in March and 72 mm in April
- Wettest months: 119 mm in July, 114 mm in June and 109 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in New Zealand
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in New Zealand
This graph shows how much precipitation New Zealand gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in New Zealand
This graph shows the average UV index per month in New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in New Zealand
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in New Zealand
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in New Zealand over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in New Zealand
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Although it was sunny, it was quite chilly. The temperature was around 22 and there was a cold south wind most of the time. In itself quite good for travelling and doing excursions, but not for lying on the beautiful beaches.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in New Zealand by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Zealand. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
