Climate variations
A temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation makes New Zealand an ideal year-round holiday destination. The north is subtropical and the south temperate.
Seasons
The seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest are June, July and August.
Temperature
In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20ºC and 30ºC; in winter, between 10ºC and 15ºC. Extremes of temperature are unusual.
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