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When is the Best Time to Explore Stuart Island?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Stuart Island, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Stuart Island are typically August and July, whereas the coldest months are usually February and December. The months with the most rain are November and January, whereas July and August have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 7°C and at night it is -1°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 709 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 18°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 300 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 22°C and the night-time average is 10°C. Average precipitation for this season is 253 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 12°C and -1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 918 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Stuart Island is 2179 mm.