New Zealand's Seasons
Summer sun is beginning to give way to the milder climate
of Autumn in New Zealand. If you were wondering about the
weather and seasonal changes during the time you will be
traveling to New Zealand then you might find this information
useful.
Summer (Dec, Jan, Feb)
New Zealand really comes alive during the summer. Outdoor
pursuits such as days at the beach or lake, walking, golf,
or just lazing around in the sun are great in Summer. There
are high temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Central Otago
locations are especially hot.
Autumn (Mar, Apr, May)
Temperatures lower slightly in Autumn though its still pretty
warm to do outdoor activities. Central Otago's trees display
a colorful range of leaves.
Winter (Jun, Jul, Aug)
Colder weather brings snow to places like Queenstown and
Wanaka. The mountain scenery and skiing is spectacular.
Spring ( Sep, Oct, Nov)
Spring runs from September through to November and is mixture
of cold, warm and hot weather. Alexandra and Central Otago
is a breathtaking place to visit in the spring months as
flowers blossom into life.
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