weather in newzealand
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weather in newzealand
hi all, i am planning for a trip to newzealand this coming late april till early may. what would the weather be like is it very cold over there. i would be going to Mt Cook too, will it be snowing there or do i get to see any snow and also what to wear over there? thanzx all!!!
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Hi Moon3r -
Here's a site that lists average temps by month throughout NZ.
http://www.lostluggagetales.com/reso...when-to-go.asp
I suggest you be prepared for any type of weather, especially around Mt Cook and at higher elevations. I've never seen Mt Cook WITHOUT snow, but we usually travel in September, when it can be a bit nippy. We always take a fleece jacket and a waterproof jacket that we can wear alone or layer over the fleece.
Here's a site that lists average temps by month throughout NZ.
http://www.lostluggagetales.com/reso...when-to-go.asp
I suggest you be prepared for any type of weather, especially around Mt Cook and at higher elevations. I've never seen Mt Cook WITHOUT snow, but we usually travel in September, when it can be a bit nippy. We always take a fleece jacket and a waterproof jacket that we can wear alone or layer over the fleece.
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Hi Manda,
If you are hoping for dry weather on the West Coast of the South Island you may be hoping in vain. The West Coast is famous for its rain. After all a lot of people go there to see the rain forests and the waterfalls.
By the way you can measure the rainfall in metres on the West Coast as oppossed to centimetres.
You get used to it though. Just make sure you have a rancoat handy for any outdoor activities.
Cheers
Steve
If you are hoping for dry weather on the West Coast of the South Island you may be hoping in vain. The West Coast is famous for its rain. After all a lot of people go there to see the rain forests and the waterfalls.
By the way you can measure the rainfall in metres on the West Coast as oppossed to centimetres.
You get used to it though. Just make sure you have a rancoat handy for any outdoor activities.
Cheers
Steve
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Moon3r - So you want to see snow...
There are helicopters in the Mt. Cook/West Coast region that offer "snow landings" in the Southern Alps. Take a look at the site below for more info:
http://www.tourism.net.nz/new-zealan...ne-adventures/
There are helicopters in the Mt. Cook/West Coast region that offer "snow landings" in the Southern Alps. Take a look at the site below for more info:
http://www.tourism.net.nz/new-zealan...ne-adventures/
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