New Zealand in February - Things to Do & Reasons to Visit

Is it your first time in New Zealand and not sure what to do? Check out Best Bits – Things to Do as you sort out the best month to visit New Zealand.

Weather in New Zealand is four seasons in one day. Aotearoa New Zealand is several skinny narrow islands isolated in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Glorious day throughout the year is a promise together with the option of rain throughout the year.

Seasons are the opposite to Europe, United Kingdom, North America (northern hemisphere) creating a great winter escape for our neighbours in the Far East and beyond. Peak season is summer, December to February.

February summer continues with Aotearoa New Zealand celebrating its National Day Waitangi early February. Join the fun and book early to avoid disappointment.

Blenheim, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand.

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN NEW ZEALAND IN FEBRUARY?

In NZ summer weather in February is mostly warm with long summer nights and families with kids are back at school freeing up beaches and resorts. Enjoy summer with half the crowds of January. February (and March) is an ideal time to hike the Tongariro Crossing or explore the outdoors on the numerous walks New Zealand has to offer.

Splore music, costumes set in Tāpapakanga Regional Park (Auckland)
Marlborough Food and Wine Festival (February): This is New Zealand’s longest running wine festival, right in the heart of the sauvignon blanc award winning region.
Rugby Sevens (January to February). A very popular event with thousands turning to watch the country’s favourite sport in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington.
Wellington Fringe Festival (February to March): Outdoor entertainment adds to the vibrant Wellington waterfront charms.

@Garden Marlborough

Greenshell mussels, Marlborough

@marlboroughwinefestival

@NaClachanWineTourMarlborough

@Wellington Jazz festival

The wooden-constructed Old Government Buildings (1876), on Lambton Quay, were built to house New Zealand's civil service. Wellington

Cuba Street, Wellington

Cuba Street, iconic bucket foundation, Wellington

Shells, Wellington @Wellington Sculpture Trust

Historic Bond Store in French Second Empire style now Wellington Museum in Queens Wharf

Te Papa National Museum, Marae, Maori Meeting House, Wellington

Truby King Park @Wellington gardens

WHAT IS THE BEST REASON TO VISIT NEW ZEALAND IN FEBRUARY?

The best reason to visit NZ in February is the continued summer weather with only half the number of visitors in New Zealand compared to January. This can lead to travel deals and less crowded tourist hot spots.

Wellington popular selfie location on waterfront

Wainui Falls, Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, New Zealand

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN NEW ZEALAND IN FEBRUARY?

North Island NZ February monthly average temperature:

Average low +13°c
Average high +24°c

South Island NZ February monthly average temperature:

Average low +9°c
Average high +24°c

Check out New Zealand average temperatures for the month you are planning to visit either the North or South Island. Or anywhere in between. The most reliable weather forecast service is NZ Met Service.

NEW ZEALAND CLIMATE, WEATHER AND SEASONS ADDS A RICHNESS TO YOUR HOLIDAY

Four seasons, four opportunities to experience what New Zealand has to offer visitors. The climate, the daily weather forecast and the distinct seasons add to the rich palate of attractions from spring festivals to winter ski resort activities.

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Lake Gunn, South Island

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Monthly temperature data is sourced from Monthly | NIWA. For visitors fascinated by climate change data NIWA provides a rich publicly available resource to browse
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