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New Zealand

Climate & seasons

When to go to New Zealand?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • January
  • March
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 21° 21° 19° 16° 13° 11° 10° 11° 12° 15° 18° 20°
Rain (mm) 66 102 75 117 118 149 166 118 148 161 117 134
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature January Hiking & nature February Hiking & nature March Hiking & nature April Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature November
City sightseeing City sightseeing January City sightseeing February City sightseeing March City sightseeing April City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing August City sightseeing September City sightseeing November City sightseeing December

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Hiking & nature

    Mild temperatures, stable conditions.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

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Before you go to New Zealand

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug type I

Drive on the left

Emergency numbers

111
Emergency

Tipping

Tipping isn't customary in New Zealand; service is included and it isn't expected, even in restaurants.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
  2. Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
  3. Labour Day
  4. Marlborough Anniversary Day
  5. Canterbury Anniversary Day
  6. Chatham Islands Anniversary Day

In depth

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