10-Night Cruise on Carnival SplendorNew Zealand - Weather

The Carnival Splendor sails a 10-night New Zealand itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on January 3, 2027. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Napier, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 — Napier, New Zealand

   Napier, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

3. Day 3 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — Tauranga, New Zealand

   Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 — Bay of Islands, New Zealand

   Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 10-night New Zealand cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.