Category: New Zealand

Oh, January in New Zealand! That’s the time when the sun decides to throw a massive pool party, and guess what? Everyone’s invited. I’m talking clear skies, warm hugs from the sun, and a heat that makes the sheep consider a haircut. It’s like Mother Nature took the thermostat, cranked it up to “summer fabulous,”…

If you’re thinking about tossing your flip-flops and shorts into a suitcase and jetting off to New Zealand in February, let me give you the lowdown on what to expect from good ol’ Mother Nature. Now, I’m no meteorologist, but I’ve picked up a thing or two that might help you. February in New Zealand…

March in New Zealand is that amusing friend who can’t decide if they are hot or cold—literally. As the first month of autumn, it’s the season’s way of gently breaking up with summer. You’ll find me swapping my shorts for a light jacket and debating whether it’s cool enough for that hipster scarf or not.…

Traveling to New Zealand in April? Oh, you’re in for a treat! While the Northern Hemisphere is dusting off coats, we’re in full autumn splendor down here. April in New Zealand is like the world’s most indecisive person—you know, the one who can’t decide what to wear? That’s our weather in April; it’s got a…

Ah, May in New Zealand, that magical time when the Land of the Long White Cloud starts showing off its chameleon-like weather. Being the last hurrah of autumn here, I find that one minute I’m strolling in the pleasantly crisp air, the next I might need half my wardrobe on standby for those cheeky wintry…

Bundling up for a mid-year adventure, I always chuckle at the thought of heading to New Zealand in June. It’s the time of year when the Land of the Long White Cloud wears its winter coat, and I find it nowhere near as frost-laden as my last polar plunge challenge. As I plan for my…

As I packed my bags for New Zealand one dreary July morning, my mittens seemed to wave at me, singing a chorus of “pick me, pick me!” That’s right, I thought, rummaging for my warmest woollies, July in New Zealand is the thick of winter. So if the thought of summer barbecues gets you yawning,…

Whenever I think of New Zealand’s weather in August, I can’t help but picture Mother Nature in her frosty mood, with her chilly winds and frequent rain showers as her accessories. It’s the grand finale of winter down there, and you bet it’s quite the show! My mates and I always joke that the North…