Where is the warmest place in NZ all year round?

Which part of NZ has the best climate

Best weather regions

They are: The eastern coastal areas of the North Island from Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region around to Gisborne in the Tairawhiti region and further south to Napier in the Hawke's Bay region.

What part of New Zealand is the warmest

Based on the average yearly high of 19.7 °C (67.6 °F), Whangarei is the warmest place in New Zealand. In summer, temperatures climb to the mid 20's °C (mid 70's °F) and occasionally reach above 30 °C (mid 80's °F).

Where is the warmest place in New Zealand in winter

Of the six main centres in winter 2022, Auckland was the warmest, Tauranga was the sunniest, Christchurch was the coolest, Dunedin was the driest and Wellington was the wettest and least sunny.

Which New Zealand island is warmer

the North Island

New Zealand's climate gets warmer the further north you go, so the North Island is generally much warmer than the South. Head north of Auckland to the subtropical Bay of Islands and you'll stays warm even in the winter months!

Where is the sunniest place to live in New Zealand

The sunniest places in New Zealand (recorded hours of sunshine) are the Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Nelson/Marlborough.

What part of New Zealand is sunniest

Sunshine. Most places in New Zealand receive over 2000 hours of sunshine a year, with the sunniest areas — Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Nelson/Marlborough – receiving over 2350 hours.

What is the sunniest town in NZ

The title for the sunniest place in New Zealand is usually won by Whakatane or Nelson, but New Plymouth has taken the top spot for 2021. The Taranaki town outshone Hawke's Bay by about 30 hours to claim the top spot in NIWA's annual climate report, with a total of 2592 hours of sun.

What city in New Zealand is best in winter

Queenstown is the most popular destination in New Zealand during the winter months, mainly thanks to the world-class skiing opportunities that you can experience. With four ski fields all within an hours' driving distance, it's a great place to base yourself for some winter skiing and snowboarding.

Which part of New Zealand is best to live

As a recap, the best places to live in New Zealand are:Hawke's Bay: Best for food and drink.Waikato: Best for rural escapes.West Coast: Best for affordable property.Queenstown: Best for culture.Whangarei: Best for climate.Auckland: Best for career opportunities.

What part of New Zealand gets the most sun

The sunniest places in New Zealand (recorded hours of sunshine) are the Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Nelson/Marlborough.

Which city in New Zealand gets the most sunshine

The wider Taranaki region experienced New Zealand's highest annual sunshine total during 2022 (2659 hours recorded at New Plymouth).

What is the sunshine capital of New Zealand

Whakatāne

Whakatāne, Sunshine Capital of New Zealand.

Where in NZ gets the least rain

The West Coast of the South Island is the wettest area of New Zealand, whereas the area to the east of the mountains, just over 100 km away, is the driest.

Is Auckland warmer than Wellington

Auckland enjoys greater year round warmth than NZ's other largest cities – Christchurch and Wellington. Christchurch is cooler than Auckland and enjoys fewer rainy days. Wellington is also cooler than Auckland and, although wetter than Christchurch, has more dry days than Auckland.

Is it worth going to New Zealand in winter

New Zealand is a fantastic destination year-round, and that includes winter. The truth is that NZ winter isn't even that cold, and affords you some really incredible views and perks! With the summer crowds gone the high season prices get cut down considerably and the landscapes take on a new, emptier and wilder feel.

Is North or South Island New Zealand better in winter

Winter in New Zealand (June to August) While much of the North Island gets quite a soaking in winter, the South Island is generally drier, as precipitation forms as snow, especially at higher altitudes. The ski season starts in mid-June and runs until well into the spring.

What is the happiest town in New Zealand

But, people living in Nelson were significantly less concerned about racism and discrimination than the rest of the country (9% versus 17%). Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese said the results reflected a “very happy community”.

What is the happiest city in New Zealand

Dunedin residents are the happiest in the nation, the latest Rangahau te Korou o te Ora/Quality of Life Survey has found.

What is the sunniest place in NZ by year

The sunniest region of 2021 was Taranaki with an annual total of 2592 sunshine hours (recorded at New Plymouth). Interestingly, there was 8 more hours of sunshine recorded at New Plymouth in 2020 than 2021.

How much warmer is Auckland than Wellington

New Zealand Wellington

	New Zealand Auckland	New Zealand Wellington
Ø Daytime maximum temperature	19.80 °C	17.20 °C
Ø Daily low temperature	12.50 °C	10.30 °C
Precipitation	1,128 mm	1,026 mm
Rain days	130.8 days	110.4 days

Which region of NZ is the sunniest

The wider Taranaki region experienced New Zealand's highest annual sunshine total during 2022 (2659 hours recorded at New Plymouth).

Where is the sunniest place in NZ

Taranaki has retained its title as sunniest place in the country. Taranaki is once again the sunniest region in Aotearoa New Zealand, taking out the title for the second year running, in what was the hottest year on record for the country since 1909.

Is the South or North Island of New Zealand better

The South Island is very different from the North Island. For starters it's larger than the North Island and generally considered more beautiful. It also has gorgeous coastline, though it's best known for the many mountains and fjords that define its inland.

Where is the best place in NZ to live

Where do rich people live in New Zealand

Notable Residents

Parnell is known for being frequented and lived in by New Zealand's wealthiest citizens, with many celebrities, politicians, crown representatives and high-profile business people choosing it as their home.