June marks the official start of Winter in New Zealand. The temperature down south has well and truly dropped by now and many areas will have likely already seen a dusting of snow. The ski fields around the country open early-mid June and another visitor peak-season begins.
In this guide to travelling New Zealand in June, we’ll cover June temperatures, must-do activities in June, travel tips for New Zealand in June and June events.
Average Temperature
The temperature in the North Island in June is between 4 – 16 °C / 39 – 61 °F.
The temperature in the South Island in June is between 1 – 12 °C / 34 – 54 °F.
Early June is Queens Birthday Weekend in New Zealand. The Queens Birthday is a public holiday in New Zealand and always falls on the first Monday in June.
July school holidays start at the end of June for some states in Australia. This can make New Zealand in June a bit busier.
Up north, in areas like Auckland, there is generally a lot of rainfall at this time of year.
New Zealand roads can be unpredictable, especially in Winter. Be sure to check road conditions and carry chains.
Pack some extra layers like thermal tops and pants, a warm jacket and a beanie and gloves. Be prepared for New Zealand in June!
