A varied climate with more sunshine
Climate is important, but there are several other factors that draw
migrants to New Zealand. Lifestyle is an important
issue, as is the affordable housing market.
Cost of living and potential for employment
are also very much top of mind when considering a move. Click on the
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New
Zealand’s climate is tempered by the oceans that surround the country. Apart
from isolated areas in the central South Island, the country does not experience
great extremes of heat or cold.
In general most parts of the country enjoy ample sunshine and rainfall. Seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. December to March are the warmest months, and June to September are the coolest.
Temperatures are generally higher in the north of the country, which experiences sub-tropical conditions during summer. Winter brings heavy snowfalls to the Southern Alps and central North Island mountains. Snow is uncommon at lower altitudes, and rarely falls to low levels in places other than the southern South Island. The summer sun is intense in all parts of the country.
Typical Conditions in Major New Zealand Cities:
Average daily temperature in January (maximum/minimum degs C (degs F)):
- Auckland: 23 (73)/19 (66)
- Wellington: 20 (68)/16 (61)
- Christchurch: 23 (73)/16 (61)
- Dunedin: 19 (66)/15 (59)
Average daily temperature in July (maximum/minimum degs C (degs F)):
- Auckland: 14 (57)/8 (46)
- Wellington: 11 (52)/6 (43)
- Christchurch: 11 (52)/2 (36)
- Dunedin: 10 (50)/3 (37)