What is the weather like in southern New Zealand?

Over the northern and central areas of New Zealand more rainfall falls in winter than in summer, whereas for much of the southern part of New Zealand, winter is the season of least rainfall. Mean annual temperatures range from 10°C in the south to 16°C in the north of New Zealand.

Is Southern New Zealand cold?

The far north has subtropical weather during summer, while inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10°C (14°F) in winter. However, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures year-round. The average New Zealand temperature decreases as you travel south.

What is the wettest month in New Zealand?

July is usually the coldest and wettest month of the year in New Zealand. The average temperatures in the north are in the 2.2°C (36°F) to 15.6°C (60.1°F) range, while the south is between -2.2°C (28°F) and 12.8°C (55°F).

Is it better to live in North Island or South Island?

People who like higher temperatures and warmer weather, but don’t mind a bit of rain, would prefer living in the north. However, those enjoying more sunshine, but not minding chilly mornings, will find South Island a better place to live.

How does La Niña affect NZ?

La Niña’s average influence on New Zealand Northeasterly winds tend to become more common during La Niña events, bringing moist, rainy conditions to northeastern areas of the North Island and reduced rainfall to the lower and western South Island.

Which is colder Christchurch or Dunedin?

Of the six main centres in 2020, Auckland was the warmest, Dunedin was the coolest, Wellington was the wettest, Christchurch was the driest, Tauranga was the sunniest and Dunedin was the least sunny.

Where do expats live in New Zealand?

Auckland is viewed as the economic capital of New Zealand and is a favorite for expats. It is very cosmopolitan, with a strong Polynesian community. With a little over 1.6 million inhabitants, it’s the most attractive for newcomers to settle in, despite a higher cost of living compared to other cities.