New Zealand — mytravelcast data
The data below comes from the mytravelcast interactive map. Each weather rating covers a two-week window in the middle of the month and is calculated separately for each travel style.
Best time to visit: month ratings by travel style
General: good conditions — November–March; average — April, May, August–October; poor — June, July.
Sun & Chill: poor conditions — December–March; bad — April–November.
City Break: ideal conditions — March, December, January; good — February, April, October, November; average — May–September.
Nature & Trekking: ideal conditions — November–March; good — April, September, October; average — August; poor — May–July.
Culture & Sights: ideal conditions — December–February; good — March, October, November; average — April, May, August, September; poor — June, July.
Wild Adventure: good conditions — September–April; average — August; poor — May; bad — June, July.
Climate month by month
Average temperature, in brackets the average daily minimum and maximum, then total rainfall.
North Island (Auckland): January 20°C (16/24°C), 75 mm; February 20°C (16/24°C), 95 mm; March 19°C (15/23°C), 82 mm; April 17°C (13/21°C), 98 mm; May 14°C (11/18°C), 118 mm; June 12°C (9/15°C), 138 mm; July 12°C (8/15°C), 145 mm; August 12°C (9/15°C), 118 mm; September 14°C (10/17°C), 108 mm; October 16°C (12/19°C), 95 mm; November 18°C (14/21°C), 88 mm; December 19°C (15/23°C), 82 mm.
South Island (Queenstown): January 16°C (10/22°C), 68 mm; February 16°C (10/22°C), 62 mm; March 14°C (8/19°C), 68 mm; April 10°C (5/16°C), 68 mm; May 7°C (2/12°C), 72 mm; June 4°C (0/8°C), 72 mm; July 4°C (-1/8°C), 78 mm; August 5°C (0/10°C), 75 mm; September 8°C (3/13°C), 82 mm; October 10°C (5/16°C), 82 mm; November 13°C (8/18°C), 82 mm; December 15°C (9/21°C), 82 mm.
West Coast (Fox Glacier): January 15°C (11/19°C), 420 mm; February 15°C (11/19°C), 340 mm; March 14°C (10/18°C), 400 mm; April 12°C (8/15°C), 460 mm; May 10°C (6/13°C), 440 mm; June 7°C (3/10°C), 440 mm; July 7°C (3/10°C), 420 mm; August 8°C (4/11°C), 440 mm; September 10°C (6/13°C), 520 mm; October 11°C (7/14°C), 540 mm; November 13°C (9/16°C), 500 mm; December 14°C (10/18°C), 480 mm.
Daily budget
Backpacker (hostel + street food + local transport): 60-70 USD, 50-60 EUR, 210-250 PLN per day.
Comfort (3★ hotel + restaurants + taxis): 140-160 USD, 120-140 EUR, 500-600 PLN per day.
Luxury (4–5★ hotel + private + fine dining): 310-370 USD, 270-310 EUR, 1100-1300 PLN per day.
Currency: NZD.
Visa by passport
Poland, Germany, United States, France, Japan, Spain: eTA / ETA, up to 90 days, approx. 70 USD. NZeTA NZ$17–23 + IVL tourist levy NZ$100 (about USD 70 in total) — mandatory.
United Kingdom: eTA / ETA, up to 180 days, approx. 70 USD. NZeTA NZ$17–23 + IVL tourist levy NZ$100 (about USD 70 in total); stay up to 6 months.
China, India: e-Visa online. Visitor visa required — apply online.
Visa data is indicative, as of 2026-10-14. Check the official source before you travel.
Places
Milford Sound, Tongariro Alpine, Abel Tasman, Queenstown.
Source: mytravelcast.com. Updated: 2026-10-14.