Weather in November in New Zealand
Thinking about venturing to New Zealand this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in New Zealand in November?
New Zealand offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In November, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Mount Cook Village at 9°C and pleasant in Mangonui at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Mangonui and 1°C in Mount Cook Village.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Akaroa with an average of 52 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 349 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 189 hours of sunlight anticipated in Auckland. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in New Zealand for November, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New Zealand climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in New Zealand?
Auckland
In November Auckland generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Christchurch
In November Christchurch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Queenstown
In November Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rotorua
In November Rotorua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Taupo
In November Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Zealand.
Is November the best time to visit New Zealand?
We believe that November is one of the best times to visit New Zealand with overall perfect weather in Auckland. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April and November provide perfect weather in Auckland. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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