The rains fall throughout the year, but the rainiest months are the winter months. However, when I hopped on a plane down to Queenstown just a few days later I learnt just how bad New Zealand’s winter can get. Snow is more common inland in both main islands, though snow to sea level does occur on average once or twice per year in the central and southern South Island. Call us at +64 2191 0433, email us at [email protected] or use our contact form. The annual average rainfall is 1,200 mm.

You can expect to start seeing snow on the mountains during June.

It is extremely rare at sea level in the North Island.

Central Otago is a good place to try a variety of reds, while Marlborough is home to some of the land’s most famous white wines.

The annual average rainfall is 600 mm. Most wineries you’ll come across will have their own restaurants, with plenty of indoor seating to keep you snug in the coldest days. At The Road Trip, we love sharing the best things to do in New Zealand in winter. Christchurch has a rather dry and temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters. CLIMATE OF CHRISTCHURCH.

After this, the snowfall start to taper off but it is still possible to spot snow during September and October.

It is also a great time to go skiing or participate in other Winter sports in New Zealand.

If your planning to visit New Zealand during the winter months can help you customise your adventure to include the best of winter in New Zealand, according to your interests.

Snow falls in New Zealand's South Island and at higher altitudes in the North Island. No, the temperatures don’t get below -5 Celsius very frequently and it often doesn’t snow to ground level, usually remains just in the mountains, but don’t let that trick you.

Yes, winter in New Zealand is well known for its snow.

If you want to explore New Zealand’s best wine producing destinations, there are various tours that will help you maximize your visit.

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The months of July and August typically see the most snowfall. When I was in Auckland in July (New Zealand’s winter) the weather was glorious; there were even people dressed in just a t-shirt, shorts and flip flops. Rain falls throughout the year but is greatest in winter.

“New Zealand is about to enter a very tough winter,” she said. You may think I’m being dramatic because New Zealand actually has a relatively mild climate year-round compared to say, Canada or Siberia, but trust me on this: winter in New Zealand is next level.

In New Zealand, as in all countries within the southern hemisphere, July is the middle month of Winter. I lived in my huge grey coat (pictured above) every day in New Zealand. Winter might be dreary and boring elsewhere in the world, but in New Zealand the colder months promise as much adventure and enjoyment as ever.