What are the seasons in New Zealand?
New Zealand Summer
What’s a New Zealand summer like?
Those looking to enjoy New Zealand’s summer should visit between the months of December through to February. New Zealand summer is a great time to come for visitors looking to enjoy bush walks and other outdoor activities. The summer makes New Zealand’s beautiful beaches a very appealing option for swimming, topping up your tan, kayaking, sailing, surfing as well as enjoying a picnic stop.
New Zealand Autumn
What’s New Zealand’s Autumn like?
New Zealand’s autumn months are from March to May. Although it can feel a little cooler, the weather usually remains fantastic and it is not uncommon to be able to go swimming in New Zealand until April. The majority of New Zealand’s summer activities can actually be enjoyed throughout the Autumn months. Due to New Zealand’s introduced deciduous trees, autumn offers an array of natural colour and radiance to anyone visiting during this time.
New Zealand Winter
What can you do during a New Zealand Winter?
From June through to August the New Zealand winter transforms the mountain ranges across both the North and South islands of New Zealand in to snow-capped scenic delights. Despite the colder weather and increased rainfall in the North Island, there is a buzz in the air as Kiwis pack their thermos and ski gear and head off to enjoy the brilliant skiing or snowboarding New Zealand has to offer.
If skiing isn’t your thing, the winter is a great time to enjoy the alpine scenery across the South Island due to the little rainfall experienced by some areas.
New Zealand Spring
New life in New Zealand
September to November is the best season to arrive if you get a thrill from excitable newborn lambs in spring. The blossoming plant life across New Zealand in spring offers a feast for the senses as the weather adjusts itself from chilly to hot. Increased water flow from snow melt through New Zealand make spring a great time to visit if you like white water rafting, and the spring festivals in both the North and South islands give everyone a reason to feel good.
