Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Stewart Island, New Zealand in February
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 80mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
80mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 80mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Stewart Island, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February17°C average high
February is one of Stewart Island's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February80mm average rain
February is one of Stewart Island's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February5.4 hours average sun
February is one of Stewart Island's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February14°C average sea
February is one of Stewart Island's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February29 weather score
February is one of Stewart Island's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.