Weather and packing guide
What's the weather like in Lincoln and what should you pack?
New Zealand seasons
New Zealand’s seasons are:
- Summer: December, January, February
- Autumn: March, April, May
- Winter: June, July, August
- Spring: September, October, November
Find out more about the New Zealand Climate on the NauMaiNZ website:
The New Zealand Climate — NauMaiNZ website
UV levels
Note: We have hot sun in New Zealand and high UV levels so it is easy to burn. Ensure you have a strong sunscreen SPF50+.
Clothing
If travelling to New Zealand in autumn or winter, bring warm clothing with you as winters are cold in New Zealand. Jerseys, jackets, hats and gloves are a good idea for winter. If it is not possible to bring this clothing with you there are shops near Lincoln that provide this type of clothing at a reasonable price.
Three shops where cheaper warm clothing and bedding can be purchased are:
The Warehouse
Stores closest to Lincoln are Rolleston (bus 820 or a 10 minute drive) and The Hub, Hornby (a 15 minute drive).
Postie
The closest to Lincoln is Rolleston, which is a 10-minute drive by car, or you can bus.
Kmart
Located in the Riccarton Westfield Shopping Centre (www.westfield.co.nz/riccarton), which is one of the largest malls in Christchurch and is on the local bus route from Lincoln Bus 80 - or 20-minute car drive.
Other low cost shops
SaveMart - 95 Shands Road, Hornby
EcoCentral - 191 Blenheim Road
Electricity
In New Zealand the supply voltage is 230V. If the appliance is a single voltage-rated appliance, it will need to operate at the same voltage as the supply voltage of the country i.e., 230V.
The below image shows what power outlets in NZ look like. Most power outlets also have an adjacent switch on the wall to turn the power on, so be sure to check that if you have plugged something in and it does not work.
Above: What a power oulet in New Zealand looks like.