New Zealand in June - 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.

June is one of the quietest visitor months with great travel deals to be had. Apart from probably not enough snow on the ground for snow fields to open it’s a great month for photographers intent on capturing New Zealand’s magnificent winter landscapes and night skies.

View of the majestic Aoraki Mount Cook with the road leading to Mount Cook Village

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN JUNE IN NEW ZEALAND?

In NZ June is not as busy as July and August with winter tourists. For snow lovers June is increasingly unlikely to have enough snow on the ski slopes to dust off the skis or snowboard. Mountain passes are likely to be drivable without snow chains however be prepared especially towards the end of June.

June in New Zealand is the best month for Milky Way photography
June waterfalls and rivers are starting to full up (be prepared to carry your waterproof coat)

Queensland panoramic view early winter

Blue Lake reflections of clay cliffs at sunset, after winter storm and snowfall, St Bathans, Central Otago

Wintergardens, Auckland Domain

Tongariro crossing in winter, mount Ngauruhoe, the great walk, New Zealand, Tonagriro National park

A Hoar Frost Rose in New Zealand

Winter hoar frost, Ida Valley Ophir suspension bridge

Mount Cook Village, New Zealand

A hiker soaks in a dramatic sunrise on a snowy Roy's Peak trail over Lake Wanaka

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN NEW ZEALAND IN JUNE?

North Island NZ June monthly average temperature:

Average low +4°c

Average high +15°c

South Island NZ June monthly average temperature:

Average low +1°c

Average high +12°c

Vulcan Hotel, historic pub from goldfields era, Central Otago

Snow covered tussock grass, winter snowstorm on Hawkdun Range, panorama near St Bathans, Central Otago

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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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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