Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
November verdict
New Zealand in November
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 130mm, so some wet days are possible.
November weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
130mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 130mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
November18°C average high
November is close to New Zealand's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
November130mm average rain
November sits near New Zealand's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
November6.1 hours average sun
November is brighter than New Zealand's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
November13°C average sea
November is close to New Zealand's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
November32 weather score
November sits close to New Zealand's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.