numberguy Posted November 24, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Everyone, We're wondering what the air temperatures would be like on the seas around Australia and New Zealand during the period of Dec 23-Jan 6? We're on the Spirit for a holiday cruise in about a month, and we want to pack appropriately, but not overpack with winter clothing. I know layers are good, of course, as ships can be cold. But what might temps be like for shore excursions and deck walks. Any experiences would help. Thanks. --Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Anoynmous Phoenix Posted November 25, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 25, 2023 @numberguy Those dates are right in our early SUMMER!! There should be no need for any winter clothing. The only thing to worry about is if the Tasman is rough with gales from the south. Then deck walks could be COLD; 10C Ashore in Australia 23-25C; in New Zealand 19-20C. But in Australia be prepared for HOT days, up to 35C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDawg79 Posted November 25, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Why would you pack winter clothing for summer months in the southern hemisphere??? That would be a huge waste of packing space and make for one uncomfortable cruise!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted November 25, 2023 #4 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I was in Sydney around Christmas a couple years ago and it was in the upper 90's, maybe over 100. Definitely pack for SUMMER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Anoynmous Phoenix Posted November 25, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I hope the Jewel has had its bottom scrubbed before it arrives here!! P&O didn't have the Pacific Adventure done!! Look at https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/po-cruise-rejected-at-new-zealand-border-leaves-passengers-fuming/4K3DDW2GK5C4VP3A33JSZ5VHYY/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicAUS Posted November 25, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2023 It’s summer here, Sydney could be mid 20’s through to mid or high 30’s C NZ can be a little cooler. Low 20’sC I’d bring a light coat or long sleeve as it cools be cool at night on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numberguy Posted November 26, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Thank you everyone. I didn't make myself clear--we DO realize that it is summer in the southern hemisphere. I was asking for one of our traveling companions, who is from Canada. I believe he was wondering about temperatures because the further north you go in the northern hemisphere, it's cooler, and I wasn't sure about how far south and close to the Antarctic, such that it would be cooler. But I do appreciate all your responses. --Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAcruising Posted November 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2023 39 minutes ago, numberguy said: I was asking for one of our traveling companions, who is from Canada. Ok, that makes more sense. 😄 Let him know that AccuWeather is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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