What is the warmest part of New Zealand?

Answer 1

The coldest places in New Zealand are in the Central Otago basins, and in the McKenzie basin; both in the South Island. A tiny settlement called Ophir has the cold record, but not impressive by continental standards.

Answer 2

It depends on the time o year. In Summer it is generally Central Otago (which is often the coldest part of the country in Winter) in the South Island or Gisborne and Hawkes Bay in the North Island. In Winter the warmest place is in the most northern part of the country around Kaitia and the Bay of islands .

Answer 3

Minus 21.6 degrees celsius (minus 6.9 degrees fahrenheit) recorded at Ophir in Central Otago.

Answer 4

The northern most part of the North Island will be the warmest part of New Zealand in June.

Answer 5

Traditionally the warmest months are January and February.