SEASONS
As New Zealand lies in the Southern Hemisphere, it has opposite seasons to those living in the northern half of the world.
SUMMER: |
December | February |
AUTUMN: |
March | May |
WINTER: |
June | August |
SPRING: |
September | November |
RAIN
New Zealand’s average rainfall is high and evenly spread throughout the year. Over the northern and central areas of New Zealand more rain falls in winter than in summer, whereas for much of the southern part of New Zealand, winter is the season of least rainfall. As well as producing areas of stunning native forest, the high rainfall makes New Zealand an ideal place for farming and horticulture.
SNOW
Snow typically appears during the months of June through October, though cold snaps can occur outside these months. Most snow in New Zealand falls in the mountainous areas, like the Central Plateau in the north, and the Southern Alps in the south. It also falls heavily in inland Canterbury and Otago. Snow rarely falls in the coastal areas, with the exception of the South Island’s east coast which can experience some snow in winter.
AUCKLAND
MANAWATU
BAY OF PLENTY
NORTHLAND
COROMANDEL
ROTORUA
EASTLAND
RUAPEHU
HAMILTON-WAIKATO
TARANAKI
HAWKE’S BAY
WAIRARAPA
HOROWHENUA-KAPITI
WELLINGTON
THINGS TO DO
A GOURMET FOOD EXPERIENCE
THE LORD OF THE RINGS
CLOSE TO WELLINGTON
LAKE TAUPO
WHANGANUI
CENTRAL OTAGO
MOUNT COOK MACKENZIE
CHRISTCHURCH – CANTERBURY
NELSON
DUNEDIN – COASTAL – OTAGO
QUEENSTOWN
While Auckland Airport serves the largest number of international arrivals and departures, airports in Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Rotorua and Queenstown also receive flights from other countries..