Is it cold in South Island New Zealand?

The South Island is a bit cooler, with maximum temperatures around 7–12 °C (45–54 °F), though sometimes lower. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -25.6 °C (-14.1 °F) at Ranfurly in Otago in 1903, with a more recent temperature of -21.6 °C (-6.9 °F) recorded in 1995 in nearby Ophir.



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The South Island is very different from the North Island. For starters it's larger than the North Island and generally considered more beautiful. It also has gorgeous coastline, though it's best known for the many mountains and fjords that define its inland.

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The average cost of living in New Zealand for a single person per month, not including rent, is USD$815-$1,000. For a family of four, it's USD$2,950-$3,600 per month. The rental costs will depend on which city you decide to move to, and whether you live in the city center or a bit further out.

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Also remember, the seasons in New Zealand are reversed from those in North America. December to February is summer. March to May is fall. June to August is winter and September to November is spring.

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