New Zealand
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When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
Nature enthusiast? Party animal? Wildlife spotter? The right time to travel to New Zealand depends on your preferences.
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High Season
The summer (Dec-Feb) brings a large number of visitors, with great weather that drives tourists to the beaches, which are quite crowded. Festivals, sports events and outdoor activities in general are carried out during these months. Finding accommodation could be difficult and usually everything is crowded.
Shoulder Season
In March and April, the visits begin to be reduced even though the nights are long and cool, the climate is temperate and clear surrounded by autumn colors. The outdoor activities are optimal in these months and the routes and roads are clear.
Low Season
From May to August are months where little the amount of tourists is common, however, ski resorts are on their high season. Winter sports have an important boom in mountainous areas. The weather is still warm on beaches and coasts, but the visits are minor, therefore, it is the perfect season for booking plans.
Your trip to New Zealand
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Your travel to New Zealand has about 543% the climate impact as your entire yearly budget of CO₂ emissions. This "yearly climate-compatible budget" sets the limit of emissions any person should produce in order to keep global warming to below 2C at about 2 tons of CO2. It includes anything from heating to stay warm and cosy in winter, your daily hot showers, the annoying commute to work, any traveling you do, the production of your yummy food and products you buy – and much more you emit by living your life.
Of your yearly CO₂ Budget
543%
Just like slow food – ever thought about slow travel? Discovering the hidden treasures nearby is a great new adventure. Go by train to get a better feeling of small changes in your surroundings or have a fun road trip with your friends.
If you still feel the need to fly, compensate your emissions.
How is the weather & Climate in New Zealand?
Temperatures as cold as your ex's heart or hot like you? See the full range for different cities based on average temperatures per month.
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