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Best Time To Visit New Zealand
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Best Time To Visit New zealand
Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination
The best time to visit New Zealand for tourists is the summer season. Months from September to February are considered to be the best months to visit New Zealand. February is considered the peak month in New Zealand with an average temperature of 25 degree Celsius. During the summer season in New Zealand, various festivities like Christmas and New Year can also be enjoyed. New Zealand shares the same cycle of seasons as Australia, is located in the southern hemisphere. So if you are a resident of Asia, North America or Europe, then you will find New Zealand seasons to be the exact opposite to your country. The country experiences summer season from December to January, when it is freezing in most other parts of the world, and thus this is the best time to travel to New Zealand. Most of New Zealand experiences temperate maritime climate, being an island country. However, temperature and climatic conditions vary across the country because of diverse topography, which means any time of the year, can be great for a quick trip to the land of Kiwis.
March-May (11°C to 22°C)
March to May is the gorgeous fall or autumn season in New Zealand and also considered as the best season to visit New Zealand. It is just when the heat of summer wears off and the crowd of the peak of New Zealand tourist season departs, but the country is still warm and welcoming enough to those who seek to take advantage of the dropping hotel charges. Temperature stays around 17°C-22°C in the North Island and 13°C-19°C in the South Island. April sees the trees change colour into hues of crisp burgundy, before the chill starts to settle in by May. These months are perfect for hiking and trekking. best season to visit new zealand
June-August (16°C to 7°C)
June through August is the best time to visit New Zealand for those who love winters and snowfall. Winter in New Zealand offers some of the best ski fields to swoosh in. Queenstown has a number of them, and it also hosts the Queenstown Winter Festival with a whole lot of activities. The season here is cold and crisp, and although snowfall is present, the chill is not unbearable. Visiting New Zealand in June means getting the best of both worlds – the cold of winter and a bit of leftover autumn.
September-November (19°C to 9°C)
September to November sees the spring season in New Zealand, and also the onset of the next tourism season. Flowers and greens cover the fields yet again, and the flocks of lamb and sheep take over the pastures. Visiting New Zealand in November is ideal for those who want to enjoy a little bit of summer and winter both, and that too at cheaper rates than the summer season. November is also seen as the best month to visit New Zealand for a refreshing vacation with friends and family.Â
December-February (25°C to 12°C)
This is the best time to go to New Zealand. Summer is in full swing by January, bringing in the warmest temperatures over both the islands. However, the weather is quite pleasant and static at around 20°C-24°C everywhere.
Major Festivals in New Zealand to Attend
NZ has multiple Maori festivals throughout the year. But the summertime specifically has many of them. Therefore, it is also the best time to visit New Zealand for many tourists. NZ also celebrates its holiday season in the summer, unlike the Northern Hemisphere. Pasifika Cultural Festival and the Auckland Lantern Festival are two festivals you should not miss.Â
Climate in New zealand
Summer Season in New zealand
Summers in New Zealand are all about outdoor fun. Beach and water sport activities, biking, cycling, hiking, trekking, canyoning, and many other adventure activities can be enjoyed extensively during summer.
Monsoon Season in New zealand
There is no such fixed monsoon season in NZ. Winter receives enough precipitation in the form of snow, and from March to May, there is some scattered rainfall.
Winter Season in New zealand
Queenstown and Central Plateau region are the wonderlands of New Zealand winter. Multiple ice skating resorts, ski fields and snow hiking become the fun things to do in the country.
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What is the best time to visit New Zealand?
Due to pleasant weather all year round, you can book a holiday to New Zealand whenever you feel like it.
Is December is good time to visit New Zealand?
December is a good time to plan a visit to New Zealand when the weather is actually pleasant which is neither too hot nor too cold. You can even enjoy the Christmas and New Year festivities if you plan to visit during the month of December.
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