Country in Oceania

Airports in New Zealand

Airports near New Zealand with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

🌙 53°F now🕔 8:47 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December👥 5.3 million

Airports near New Zealand

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL296 miAuckland
Queenstown AirportZQN399 miQueenstown

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Coordinates: 41°17′11.8″S 174°46′32.2″E (-41.2866, 174.7756)

Summary

New Zealand is a country in Oceania. New Zealand is a country in Oceania with its capital at Wellington. It has a population of about 5.3 million. The capital is Wellington.

Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in New Zealand with clear. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 46°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit New Zealand is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 296 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fiordland National Park, Tongariro National Park, Hobbiton Movie Set and Milford Sound.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 53°F is in line with the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in New Zealand today at 10/10. Gusts to 42 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about New Zealand

TypeCountry
ContinentOceania
ContinentOceania
Coordinates41°17′11.8″S 174°46′32.2″E (-41.2866, 174.7756)
CapitalWellington
Population5.300.000
Area103.483 sq mi
ISO codeNZ
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3NZL
CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (NZD)
LanguagesEnglish, Maori
Calling code+64
Time zonePacific/Auckland
Local time8:47 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November and December
ClimateTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New Zealand?

New Zealand is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -41.2866, 174.7756. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in New Zealand right now?

It is currently 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 84% and wind is 18 mph.

When is the best time to visit New Zealand?

January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in New Zealand, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is New Zealand in?

New Zealand observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 8:47 PM.

How many people live in New Zealand?

New Zealand has a population of approximately 5.3 million.

What is the nearest airport to New Zealand?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 296 mi away and Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 399 mi away.

What are the top things to do in New Zealand?

Popular options include Fiordland National Park, Tongariro National Park, Hobbiton Movie Set, Milford Sound, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

What places are in New Zealand?

New Zealand covers 19 places in this atlas, including Auckland Region, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Manawatu-Whanganui.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 8:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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