New Zealand – North Island
Geysers going off on a schedule, a coastline of black sand beaches, and a Maori welcome that makes the history feel present tense, not past.
The best time to visit New Zealand – North Island is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (68°F). Local time there is 18:16 (UTC+13).
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The year at a glance
January · high 23°C · rain 93mm · 14.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Auckland, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C73°F | 93mm3.7in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| February | 23°C74°F | 104mm4.1in | 13.5h13.5h | in the recommended window |
| March | 22°C72°F | 78mm3.1in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| April | 20°C67°F | 87mm3.4in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| May | 18°C64°F | 97mm3.8in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| June | 15°C60°F | 106mm4.2in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| July | 15°C58°F | 126mm5.0in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| August | 15°C58°F | 135mm5.3in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| September | 16°C60°F | 125mm4.9in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| October | 17°C63°F | 126mm5.0in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| November | 20°C67°F | 124mm4.9in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| December | 22°C71°F | 106mm4.2in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit New Zealand – North Island?
The best time to visit New Zealand – North Island is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (68°F).
How warm does New Zealand – North Island get?
Typical daytime highs in New Zealand – North Island are Mar–May 20°C (68°F), Jun–Aug 15°C (59°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (64°F), Dec–Feb 23°C (73°F).
Is New Zealand – North Island expensive?
On the ground, New Zealand – North Island is steep.
What sort of trip is New Zealand – North Island good for?
New Zealand – North Island is good for history and culture, adventure holidays, nature and scenery, food and drink.
How rainy is New Zealand – North Island?
The wettest month in New Zealand – North Island is August at 135mm (5.3in), the driest March at 78mm (3.1in), with a monthly average of 109mm (4.3in).
What plug do I need for New Zealand – North Island?
New Zealand – North Island uses type I sockets at 230 V.
