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Home  >  World  > Australia and South Pacific  > New Zealand Climate Subtropical in the North and temperate in the South. The North has no extremes of heat or cold but winter can be quite cool in the South, with snow in the mountains. The eastern areas often experience drought conditions in summer; the West, particularly in the South Island, has more rain. Required clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens are worn in the North Island most of the year and in summer in the South Island. Mediumweights are worn during winter in the South Island. Rainwear is advisable throughout the year, and essential if visiting the South Island’s rainforest areas. Copyright © 2003 Columbus Publishing Ltd. Terms and Conditions apply.