Winter in New Zealand is from June to August. Winter temperatures in New Zealand are colder in most areas, with snow falling in the south and rain drifting in the north. Jeans, long-sleeved tops and jackets are essential in most areas, and gloves and a thick sweater are wise if you're heading into alpine geothermal areas.
Snowfall generally occurs between June and October, although seasons outside these months can sometimes experience cold snaps. Most of New Zealand's snowfall occurs in mountainous regions such as the central highlands of the North Island and the Southern Alps of the South Island. Inland, Canterbury and Otago also get a lot of snow. Snowfall is rare along the coast, but the east coast of the South Island does occasionally get snow in winter.
New Zealand is located in Oceania, in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean, and most of the country has a temperate climate. The far north of New Zealand has a subtropical climate in the summer, while the alpine interior of the South Island can have winter temperatures as low as -10°C. Most of New Zealand is near the coast, so the climate is mild. The further south you go, the colder the average temperature gets.
New Zealand has a mild climate, with relatively good rainfall and long hours of sunshine. January and February are the warmest months of the year in New Zealand, while July is the coldest month of the year. The average maximum temperature in summer is around 20-30?C and in winter it is around 10-15?C.