Best Time to Dive in New Zealand
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Monthly diving conditions in New Zealand
Best time: Jan–Mar
J★19°
F★19°
M★18°
A17°
M16°
J15°
J14°
A13°
S13°
O14°
N16°
D17°
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| Month | Temp (°C) | Current | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryPeak | 19°C | Mild | Fair |
| FebruaryPeak | 19°C | Mild | Fair |
| MarchPeak | 18°C | Mild | Fair |
| April | 17°C | Mild | Fair |
| May | 16°C | Mild | Fair |
| June | 15°C | Gentle | Fair |
| July | 14°C | Gentle | Fair |
| August | 13°C | Gentle | Fair |
| September | 13°C | Gentle | Fair |
| October | 14°C | Gentle | Fair |
| November | 16°C | Mild | Poor |
| December | 17°C | Mild | Fair |
Shoulder season
April, May, June offer good diving conditions with fewer crowds and often lower prices.