3 destinations · 30-year monthly averages, judged against the Warm preset (highs 19–28 °C66–82 °F, dry or showers) · pick another preset below
The best time to visit New Zealand for warm weather is January to February and November, when 2 of the 3 destinations on Sun Season fit. None of these destinations has a true monsoon season.
Verdicts come from WorldClim 2.1 monthly normals 1970–2000; see the method.
Pick the weather you like. Every month of every destination is then judged against it.
For Warm weather, the best time is January to February and November, when 2 of the 3 destinations fit.
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| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | GO | GO | RN | RN | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | RN |
| Queenstown | RN | RN | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD |
| Christchurch | GO | GO | GO | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | CLD | GO | GO |
| Looking for | Rule | Best months | Destinations that fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm | highs 19–28 °C66–82 °F, dry or showers | January to February and November | 2 of 3 |
| Tropical | highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, any rain except monsoon | 0 of 3 | |
| Beach | highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, dry or showers | 0 of 3 | |
| Cool | highs 3–19 °C37–66 °F, any rain except monsoon | April to October | 2 of 3 |
| Snow | highs below 3 °C37 °F, any rain | 0 of 3 |