Shortest Day Nz 2025 Season. June 21st is the northern solstice and marks the shortest day here in the southern hemisphere. As mentioned, the winter solstice is also the shortest day in new zealand and typically falls on or around june 21.

Aotearoa new zealand’s mild winters let you enjoy the magic of the season without the bite of freezing temperatures. The good news is that from this point on the days will begin to get longer until midsummer’s night in about 6 months.