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New Zealand Weather in June

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Zealand in June.

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Planning a getaway to New Zealand this June and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in New Zealand in June

In June, New Zealand experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Mount Cook Village at 3°C (37°F) to mild in Cable Bay at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Cable Bay and -5°C (23°F) in Mount Cook Village.

To explore the conditions in New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Herbert with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Haast with 302 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Auckland as an example - it receives around 117 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New Zealand — and find the best time to visit. (based on Auckland)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May18°C (64°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in New Zealand in June

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New Zealand.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New Zealand

What is the weather like in June for some of the most popular destinations in New Zealand?

Temperature range in New Zealand (June)

Precipitation variation in New Zealand (June)

Auckland

In June Auckland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
117 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Christchurch

In June Christchurch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
117 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Christchurch →

Queenstown

In June Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
72 hours
88 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Rotorua

In June Rotorua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
121 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Rotorua →

Taupo

In June Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
97 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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In our records: New Zealand June extremes

Notable June records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest June night in New Zealand dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Franz Josef on June 26, 2007.

Popular cities in June

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Zealand in June.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Auckland 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Christchurch 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Queenstown 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Nelson 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Wellington 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Franz Josef 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 295 mm (12 in)

New Zealand weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Zealand in June?

Expect unpleasant weather across New Zealand in June. The popular destination of Auckland averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in New Zealand in June?

In Auckland, the average daytime high in June is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does New Zealand get a lot of rain in June?

New Zealand sees substantial rainfall in June. Auckland typically averages about 110 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is June a Good Time to Visit New Zealand?

In our opinion, June may not be the ideal time to visit New Zealand due to the typically unpleasant weather in Auckland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and November offering mostly perfect weather in Auckland. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in New Zealand.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand.

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