New Zealand climate

Climate in New Zealand

When you think of New Zealand you usually think of beautiful Alpine Mountains and fantastic snow fields. While this may be true for New Zealands South Island during the winter months these being June, July and August. The North Island is actually sub-tropical. Known for it's breath taking scenery and amazing beaches the North Island.

The seasons run during different months to that of countries based in the northern hemisphere as New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere. Summer runs through December, January and Febuary. Autumn runs through March, April and May. Winter runs through June, July and August and Spring runs through September, October and November.

During Summer the minimum temperature for the North Island is 12 (C) and the maximum is 24 (C). Whilst in the South Island minimum temperatures are 12 (C) and the maximum 22 (C).

During Autumn minimum temperatures for the North Island is 13 (C) and maximum is 20 (C). In the South Island during this time the minimum temperature is 8 (C) and the maximum 18 (C).

During Winter in the North Island the minimum temperature is 9 (C) and the maximum is 15 (C). In the South island in winter the minimum temperature is 3 (C) and the maximum is 12 (C).

During Spring in the North Island the minimum temperature is 11 (C) and the maximum 18 (C). On the South Island during Spring the minimum temperature is 7 (C) and the maximum is 17 (C).

The maximum temperature ever recorded in New Zealand was 42 (C) and the minimum ever recorded was -22 (C).