Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand Average Monthly Weather
Weather score14Poor annual avg
Best months: November, February, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 10°C, sunshine averages 3.2h per day, and rainfall totals about 1490mm. Sea temperatures average 9°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
1490mm
Annual total
Sun
3.2h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
14
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 119mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July7°C average high
July has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July119mm average rain
July sits on the drier side of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July1.6 hours average sun
July is one of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July9°C average sea
July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July12 weather score
July is close to New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.