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Best time to visit New Zealand

The best months are February, March, April, November, and December. Here is what every month is like, and what flights cost lately.

Month by month

November to April gives this walking route more daylight. December and January are busy; winter needs shorter outdoor days and close attention to snow, ice and road conditions.

  1. JanuaryGo with a plan: BusyTypically 24°C by day, 17°C at night, rain on about 9 days a month
  2. FebruaryBestTypically 24°C by day, 18°C at night, rain on about 9 days a month
  3. MarchBestTypically 22°C by day, 17°C at night, rain on about 11 days a month
  4. AprilBestTypically 20°C by day, 15°C at night, rain on about 14 days a month
  5. MayGo with a plan: MildTypically 18°C by day, 13°C at night, rain on about 15 days a month
  6. JuneGo with a plan: ColdTypically 15°C by day, 11°C at night, rain on about 17 days a month
  7. JulyGo with a plan: ColdTypically 14°C by day, 10°C at night, rain on about 16 days a month
  8. AugustGo with a plan: ColdTypically 14°C by day, 10°C at night, rain on about 16 days a month
  9. SeptemberGo with a plan: MildTypically 16°C by day, 11°C at night, rain on about 15 days a month
  10. OctoberGo with a plan: MildTypically 17°C by day, 12°C at night, rain on about 14 days a month
  11. NovemberBestTypically 20°C by day, 14°C at night, rain on about 12 days a month
  12. DecemberBestTypically 22°C by day, 16°C at night, rain on about 11 days a month

Typical weather is for Auckland: averages of NASA POWER daily data, 2016 to 2025, on a grid of about 50 km. Mountains and coasts can differ.

Plan the days

Auckland skyline and Sky Tower across Waitemata Harbour
Sky Tower rises above Auckland's waterfront and harbor.
Auckland in 2 daysAuckland Domain, Auckland Museum, Parnell, Art Gallery, Devonport, Navy Museum, North Head2 days, New ZealandBalanced pace
Lake Wakatipu and the snow-covered Remarkables beyond Queenstown Gardens
The Remarkables form the mountain backdrop to Queenstown Bay.
Queenstown in 3 daysQueenstown Gardens, Skyline Gondola, Kiwi Park, Arrowtown, Lakes District Museum, Lake Hayes, Glenorchy Lagoon, Bobs Cove3 days, New ZealandBalanced pace
Lake Wakatipu and the snow-covered Remarkables beyond Queenstown Gardens
The Remarkables form the mountain backdrop to Queenstown Bay.
New Zealand in 7 daysAuckland Museum, Parnell, Devonport, Queenstown, Skyline Gondola, Arrowtown, Glenorchy7 days, New ZealandBalanced pace