New Zealand
New Zealand: 9 destinations compared, each with its best travel window, typical daytime highs and budget level.
Best time to visit New Zealand
The best time to visit New Zealand is December–March, when at least 7 of its 9 destinations here are in season.
In season · Typical daytime high
- Jan8/919–24°C
- Feb8/920–23°C
- Mar7/919–22°C
- Apr1/915–20°C
- May1/912–18°C
- Jun0/97–15°C
- Jul1/97–15°C
- Aug0/98–15°C
- Sep1/911–16°C
- Oct1/914–17°C
- Nov3/916–20°C
- Dec8/918–22°C
| Destination | Best time | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Dec–Feb | $$ Middling |
| Bay of Islands | Dec–Feb | $$ Middling |
| Christchurch & Canterbury | Nov–Mar | $$ Middling |
| Franz Josef Glacier | Nov–Mar | $$$ Steep |
| Nelson & the Abel Tasman | Dec–Mar | $$ Middling |
| New Zealand – North Island | Dec–Mar | $$$ Steep |
| New Zealand – South Island | Dec–Mar, or Jul for snow | $$$ Steep |
| Rotorua | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | $$ Middling |
| Wellington | Dec–Mar | $$ Middling |
Oceania
- AucklandNew Zealand
- Bay of IslandsNew Zealand
- Christchurch & CanterburyNew Zealand
- Franz Josef GlacierNew Zealand
- Nelson & the Abel TasmanNew Zealand
- New Zealand – North IslandNew Zealand
- New Zealand – South IslandNew Zealand
- RotoruaNew Zealand
- WellingtonNew Zealand
Common questions
When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
The best time to visit New Zealand is December–March, when at least 7 of its 9 destinations here are in season.