New zealand temperature by month
New Zealand's temperature varies by region and month. Here's a general overview of the average temperatures in different parts of the country by month:
North Island:
- January (summer): 22-25°C (72-77°F)
- February: 22-24°C (72-75°F)
- March: 20-23°C (68-73°F)
- April: 18-21°C (64-70°F)
- May: 16-19°C (61-66°F)
- June: 14-17°C (57-63°F)
- July: 12-15°C (54-59°F)
- August: 14-17°C (57-63°F)
- September: 16-19°C (61-66°F)
- October: 18-21°C (64-70°F)
- November: 20-23°C (68-73°F)
- December: 22-25°C (72-77°F)
South Island:
- January (summer): 18-22°C (64-72°F)
- February: 18-21°C (64-70°F)
- March: 16-19°C (61-66°F)
- April: 14-17°C (57-63°F)
- May: 12-15°C (54-59°F)
- June: 10-13°C (50-56°F)
- July: 8-11°C (46-52°F)
- August: 10-13°C (50-56°F)
- September: 12-15°C (54-59°F)
- October: 14-17°C (57-63°F)
- November: 16-19°C (61-66°F)
- December: 18-22°C (64-72°F)
Regional variations:
- Auckland and the Northland region tend to be warmer than the rest of the North Island.
- Wellington and the surrounding region have a more moderate climate, with temperatures ranging from 12-18°C (54-64°F) throughout the year.
- The South Island's climate is generally cooler than the North Island, with temperatures ranging from 10-18°C (50-64°F) throughout the year.
- The Southern Alps and the Southland region tend to be cooler than the rest of the South Island.
Keep in mind that these are general temperature ranges, and actual temperatures can vary significantly from year to year and even within different parts of a region.