The climate of New Zealand
The current climate in New Zealand features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for New Zealand.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in New Zealand in recent years was 29°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in August 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, New Zealand receives 1056 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in New Zealand is based on weather data from Auckland. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Zealand to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit New Zealand?
The best time to visit New Zealand for sunny weather is January through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit New Zealand. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of New Zealand
The climate table of New Zealand shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 74 | 78 | 70 | 72 | 102 | 114 | 119 | 102 | 109 | 68 | 73 | 75 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in New Zealand
Yearly Temperature in New Zealand
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in New Zealand
Total Yearly Precipitation in New Zealand
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in New Zealand
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Average weather in New Zealand by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Zealand. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.