Sailing Holidays in New Zealand and the South Pacific
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Weather & Tides The warm water of the tropical South Pacific flow westward along the equator. When the current turns south it produces a semi tropical maritime climate enjoyed by the Bay of Islands. The tempered environment influences the summer from getting too hot (Nov. -April, the seasons are reversed in the southern hemisphere). The spring and fall are mild and the bay area is referred to as 'winterless'. The seasons in New Zealand are summer from December to February, autumn (fall) from March to May, winter from June to August and spring from September to November. The climate is mostly temperate but varies from North to South. The North Island is slightly warmer, but only marginally. The South Island average summer temperature is 21C down to 1C in winter. Indeed, destinations such as Invercargill on the southern coast can experience bitterly cold winter temperature assisted by the southerly Antarctic winds. The north island summer temperature averages 23C dropping to 8C in winter. If travelling around the country, it is probably a good idea to pack a little of every type of clothing, from wet weather gear to a bathing suit.
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