Weather & climate FAQ — New Zealand
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about New Zealand, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in New Zealand?
Climolog covers 1 city in New Zealand with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 14.7°C (in August) to 23.1°C (in February); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in New Zealand by month?
Across New Zealand, the hottest month is February (avg high 23.1°C) and the coldest is August (avg low 9.4°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for New Zealand.
When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
The best months to visit New Zealand are March, January, April — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for New Zealand for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in New Zealand?
February is the hottest month, averaging a high of 23.1°C across New Zealand's cities. See February climate details.
What is the coldest month in New Zealand?
August is the coldest month, averaging a low of 9.4°C across New Zealand's cities. See August climate details.
What is the wettest month in New Zealand?
November is the wettest month, averaging about 131.6 mm of rain per month across New Zealand's cities. See November climate details.
What is the driest month in New Zealand?
March is the driest month, averaging about 82.5 mm of rain per month across New Zealand's cities. See March climate details.
When is the rainy season in New Zealand?
The wettest months in New Zealand are July, October, November, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in March.
Which city in New Zealand has the best weather?
Among New Zealand's cities, Auckland has the best weather — its best month is March (travel-comfort score 83/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in New Zealand?
Climolog covers 1 city in New Zealand with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the New Zealand hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in March Best time to visit in January Best time to visit in April
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.