New Zealand in July

Ski peak and school holidays in Queenstown and Wānaka; Matariki events; drive alpine roads with care.

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatSummer begins; after 20 December locals take the roads and campsites — book everything.
• JanuaryGreatPeak summer and local holidays: long days, warm lakes; book cars, ferries and huts well ahead.
• FebruaryGreatThe most settled weather of the year; school is back, so beaches ease after Waitangi Day.
• MarchGreatWarm, stable and quieter: the pick for the South Island and Great Walks.

• Northland and Auckland · Bay of Islands, Auckland, Coromandelrainy

  Subtropical-mild: humid summers around 24 °C (75 °F), wet but rarely cold winters (14 °C (57 °F) days); showers in any month.Subtropical-mild: humid summers around 75 °F (24 °C), wet but rarely cold winters (57 °F (14 °C) days); showers in any month.

• Central North Island · Rotorua, Taupō, Tongarirocool

  The volcanic plateau is high: frosts and snow on the Tongariro Crossing in winter (guided only then); summer is the crossing season.

• Wellington and Marlborough-Nelson · Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Abel Tasmancool

  Nelson and Blenheim are the sunniest towns in the country; Wellington's wind and Cook Strait swell can cancel ferries.

• Southern Alps and lakes · Queenstown, Wānaka, Aoraki/Mount Cook, Tekapocool

  Hot dry summers, clear cold winters with ski fields Jun–Sep; chains needed on passes; autumn colour in April.

• West Coast and Fiordland · Franz Josef, Fox, Milford Sound, Te Anaucool

  Among the wettest places on earth (Milford gets 6–7 m a year): rain makes the waterfalls, but slips close roads; sandflies all summer.

• Otago coast and far south · Dunedin, the Catlins, Stewart Islandcool

  Cool and changeable year-round; short winter days (about 9 hours of light in June).

• Bay of Islands: Bay of Islands · Paihia, Russell, Kerikeri and the coastcool

  Subtropical: warmest and driest Dec–Mar (25–27 °C (77–81 °F) days), wettest and windiest Jun–Aug. Water is warmest Feb–Mar.Subtropical: warmest and driest Dec–Mar (77–81 °F (25–27 °C) days), wettest and windiest Jun–Aug. Water is warmest Feb–Mar.

• Far Far North: Far Far North · Aupouri Peninsulawarm

  Summer (Dec–Apr) is warm and long‑daylight; winter can be cool and windy, especially on the coast.

• Lower Northland: Coastal Lower Northland · Whangarei area and west coasthot

  Mild maritime climate; warmest Jan–Feb (~22 °C (72 °F)), coolest Jul–Aug (~12 °C (54 °F)). Rainfall spread year‑round.Mild maritime climate; warmest Jan–Feb (~72 °F (22 °C)), coolest Jul–Aug (~54 °F (12 °C)). Rainfall spread year‑round.

• North Island: Auckland and Northland · Upper North Islandrainy

  Warmest and wettest part of the island; rain arrives in short heavy showers year-round.

• North Island: Central North Island · Rotorua, Taupō, Tongarirorainy

  Inland and higher; frost and snow on the volcanoes in winter (Jul–Aug), which is also the ski season.

• North Island: Wellington · Greater Wellingtonrainy

  Wind is the local weather; the ferry across Cook Strait can be cancelled in rough conditions.

• South Island: West Coast · Franz Josef, Fox, Haastrainy

  One of the wettest places in New Zealand — over 2000 mm a year. Rain is normal; plan around it, not against it.

• South Island: Canterbury and Mackenzie Country · Christchurch, Tekapo, Mount Cookcool

  Dry east of the Alps; hot northwesterly winds can push summer temperatures into the 30s. Winter snow closes alpine roads at times.

• South Island: Otago and Southland · Queenstown, Wanaka, Dunedin, Te Anaucool

  Cooler the further south you go; alpine areas are cold in winter and snow-capped much of the year.

• Wairarapa: Wairarapa · Sheltered east of the Rimutaka and Tararua rangescool

  The ranges block the prevailing westerlies, so it is warmer and drier than Wellington. Summer (Dec–Mar) is the reliable window; winter is cool and can bring frost.

• Auckland14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 15 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 15 rain days
• Akaroa11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain days
• Alexandra9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Arrowtown9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
• Blenheim12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
• Bluff11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 15 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 15 rain days
• Browns Bay14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 15 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 15 rain days
• Cambridge14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain days
• Carterton12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain days
• Charleston12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 14 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 14 rain days
• Christchurch12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
• Collingwood12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 12 rain days
• Coromandel14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 13 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 13 rain days
• Cromwell9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Dannevirke12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain days
• Dargaville14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain days
• Devonport15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 16 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 16 rain days
• Dunedin10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain days
• Elsthorpe13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain days
• Fairlie8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
• Feilding13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 7 rain days
• Flaxmere14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Fox Glacier11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 13 rain days
• Franz Josef11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 16 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 16 rain days
• Gisborne14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
• Glenorchy10 °C (50 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 5 rain days
• Gore10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
• Granity12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 16 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 16 rain days
• Greymouth12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 16 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 16 rain days
• Haast11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 16 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 16 rain days
• Hahei15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 15 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 15 rain days
• Hamilton14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain days
• Hanmer Springs9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• Hastings14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain days
• Havelock12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
• Havelock North14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
• Hawera13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 15 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 15 rain days
• Helensville13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 13 rain days
• Hokitika12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain days
• Horeke15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 17 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 17 rain days
• Invercargill10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 15 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 15 rain days
• Kaiapoi11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
• Kaikoura11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
• Kaitaia16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 11 rain days
• Karamea12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain days
• Kerikeri16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 17 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 17 rain days
• Kingston9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• Kohukohu14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Koutu14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Kūaotunu14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain days
• Lake Tekapo7 °C (45 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Leigh15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 17 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 17 rain days
• Levin11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 13 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 13 rain days
• Long Bay15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 5 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 5 rain days
• Lyttelton11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
• Manapouri10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain days
• Mangamuka Bridge14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Mapua12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain days
• Martinborough13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain days
• Masterton13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 12 rain days
• Matamata12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain days
• Mataura9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 14 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 14 rain days
• Matawai13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain days
• Methven9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain days
• Milford Sound9.2 °C (49 °F) / 1.6 °C (35 °F), 17 rain days49 °F (9.2 °C) / 35 °F (1.6 °C), 17 rain days
• Milton9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
• Morere13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain days
• Mossburn10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain days
• Motueka13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
• Murchison11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain days
• Muriwai14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 17 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 17 rain days
• Napier14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• National Park Village12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 13 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 13 rain days
• Nelson13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
• New Plymouth14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 15 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 15 rain days
• Oamaru10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Ohakune9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain days
• Omarama8 °C (46 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Onekaka13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain days
• Opononi14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain days
• Opotiki14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain days
• Otaki11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
• Paekākāriki13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
• Paihia15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 17 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 17 rain days
• Palmerston North13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 14 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 14 rain days
• Paraparaumu13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain days
• Pauanui13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain days
• Picton12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain days
• Piha14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 16 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 16 rain days
• Pirongia14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 13 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 13 rain days
• Pleasant Point11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Port Chalmers10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain days
• Puhoi15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 17 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 17 rain days
• Punakaiki12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain days
• Queenstown9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Raetihi11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain days
• Raglan14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 16 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 16 rain days
• Rai Valley12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
• Ranfurly11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• Rangiora12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
• Rawene15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 17 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 17 rain days
• Reefton11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 14 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 14 rain days
• Renwick13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
• Ross11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 14 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 14 rain days
• Rotorua12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 12 rain days
• Russell16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 16 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 16 rain days
• Seddon12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain days
• Shannon12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain days
• Springfield10 °C (50 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• St Arnaud10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
• Stratford12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain days
• Taipa-Mangonui16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 17 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 17 rain days
• Tairua15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain days
• Takaka13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
• Takapuna14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 16 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 16 rain days
• Taradale13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain days
• Taumarunui11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Taupō11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 13 rain days
• Tauranga15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain days
• Te Awamutu14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 5 rain days
• Te Kuiti13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 15 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 15 rain days
• Te Puke14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain days
• Thames14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 16 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 16 rain days
• Timaru10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Torbay14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 16 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 16 rain days
• Turangi11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 13 rain days
• Twizel8 °C (46 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Waihi Beach14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Waikanae14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 6 rain days
• Waipara11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Waipukurau13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain days
• Wairoa13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
• Waitomo14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 14 rain days
• Wakefield12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
• Wanaka9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Ward12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain days
• Warkworth13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 6 rain days
• Wellington13 °C (55 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 15 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 15 rain days
• Wellsford14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 15 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 15 rain days
• Westport12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain days
• Whakatane15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• Whangamata14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 14 rain days
• Whanganui13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain days
• Whangarei16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 16 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 16 rain days
• Whangaroa15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 17 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 17 rain days
• Whataroa11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain days
• Whitianga15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain days

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• Matariki (Māori New Year)

  Mid-winter Friday (10 Jul 2026; 25 Jun 2027)

  Public holiday since 2022; light festivals, hāngī and star-rising events.

• School holidays

  Apr, Jul, late Sep–Oct, mid-Dec – late Jan

  Family travel fills campervans, ski fields (July) and ferries.

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  Best months: Dec–Mar (summer road trip), Jun–Sep (ski season)

• Glenorchy

  Best months: Dec–Feb (summer), Oct–Nov (shoulder) for hiking; ski‑field trips in July–August via helicopter.

• Hanmer Springs

  Best months: Dec–Mar for pools and trails; Jun–Aug for snow on the peaks

• Kaikoura

  Best months: All year; Dec–Mar warmest, Jun–Aug for snow on the Seaward Kaikōura Range

• Methven

  Best months: Jun–Oct for skiing, Dec–Feb for summer activities

• Muriwai

  Best months: Nov–Mar for beach weather; Jul–Oct for the gannets returning

• Ohakune

  Best months: Jul–Sep for skiing; Dec–Mar for hiking and biking

• Queenstown

  Best months: Dec–Apr for hiking and lake days; Jul–Aug for skiing; Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov for fewer crowds

• Raetihi

  Best months: Dec–Mar for hiking and the river; Jul–Sep for skiing

• Springfield

  Best months: Dec–Mar for the pass and ski-field walks; Jul–Sep for snow

• St Arnaud

  Best months: Dec–Mar for walking and the lake; Jul–Sep for Rainbow Ski Field