New Zealand weather

We will be cruising to New Zealand January 26 thru Feb 9th. What is the weather going to be like? Hot enough to sit poolside?

That is summer in New Zealand so will be warm enough to enjoy the pool.

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Definitely hot enough.

Make sure you bring plenty of sunscreen [emoji41]

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A Google search for "Wellington weather" or "Christchurch weather", or any port you stop in will have the factual data.

It's been known for it to snow in Dunedin in the middle of Summer so take a jacket just in case.

We've seen snow in Hobart in December (Mt Wellington), you can expect the unexpected in southern lattitudes.

Anything is possible. Remember that most of the South Island is at latitudes further south than Hobart.

Auckland is a similar latitude to Sydney.

Depends on which part of New Zealandyou are visiting. I once spent 3 weeks in January in the southern half of the South Island and the only time I didn't wear a jumper was when I was walking the Routeburn track carrying a backpack - I did still have a flanelette shirt on. I come from Melbourne, not the tropics, so I am accustomed to cool weather. You can be lucky and have pleasant weather or you can even cop some snow.

We've seen snow in Hobart in December (Mt Wellington), you can expect the unexpected in southern lattitudes.

Yep Hobart Christmas Day, from about -5 to 40 c.

Cruising in Southern waters (in fact pretty much anywhere) calls for layers.

It's been known for it to snow in Dunedin in the middle of Summer so take a jacket just in case.

yes once! in 2012! and it was on the mountains....miles away!

mind you with the political climate in particular parts of the world and

the denial of global warming...anything could be possible from now...

Auckland is a similar latitude to Sydney.

But not as hot due to the cooling effect of Auckland's two harbours, one each side. I've lived in both cities and Sydney is definitely hotter, summer and winter.

I was in Queenstown one New Year (some time in the early 90s I think) and it snowed. We did a day trip flight into Milford Sound next day and it was freezing there. Great views on the way there and back though.

I did the same cruise last year at that time. Froze to death in Dunedin it only got to 13 degrees.

Went swimming in mt. Manganui it was beautiful and warm.

so take something warm to wear

just in case the unthinkable happens.

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The weather can be very changeable as well, start off beautiful and hot and turn chilly by the afternoon. Bring your swimmers for by the pool but also bring a jacket.

if you're lucky enough to be heading to see the beautiful fiords in the South Island, bring warm clothing as it can be cold on deck

if you're lucky enough to be heading to see the beautiful fiords in the South Island, bring warm clothing as it can be cold on deck

Given that you have responded after the OP has already cruised ... your help is as always appreciated. Much like your bank accounts the fees have taken any joy away