Weather in August in Stewart Island
Thinking about venturing to Stewart Island this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Stewart Island in August?
Stewart Island is a region in New Zealand. August in Stewart Island generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Half-moon Bay. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Stewart Island in August, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Stewart Island, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 97 mm in Half-moon Bay.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected in Half-moon Bay. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Stewart Island's conditions throughout the year, check out our Stewart Island climate page.
Where to go in Stewart Island in August
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Stewart Island's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Stewart Island?
Half-moon Bay
In August Half-moon Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Stewart Island, in New Zealand.
Is August the best time to visit Stewart Island?
In our view, August is one of the best times to travel to Stewart Island, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Half-moon Bay.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, August, November and December provide unpleasant weather in Half-moon Bay.
Interested in more climate information?
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