Stewart Island Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Stewart Island, New Zealand in February.

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Half-moon Bay

Planning a trip to Stewart Island, New Zealand this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Stewart Island in February

Stewart Island, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Stewart Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Half-moon Bay. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Stewart Island, New Zealand.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Stewart Island, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

February is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 111 mm (4.4 in) in Half-moon Bay.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Half-moon Bay typically sees 166 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Stewart Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Stewart Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Half-moon Bay)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March16°C (61°F) April15°C (59°F) May13°C (55°F) June11°C (52°F) This monthJuly10°C (50°F) August11°C (52°F) September12°C (54°F) October13°C (55°F) November15°C (59°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Stewart Island in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Stewart Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Stewart Island

What is the weather like in February for the most popular destinonation in Stewart Island, New Zealand?

Half-moon Bay

In February Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
166 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Stewart Island, in New Zealand.

Stewart Island weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Stewart Island, New Zealand in February?

Stewart Island, New Zealand typically experiences unpleasant weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Half-moon Bay average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Stewart Island, New Zealand in February?

Daytime temperatures in Half-moon Bay peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in February, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Stewart Island, New Zealand get a lot of rain in February?

Half-moon Bay typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 111 mm (4.4 in) on average across Stewart Island, New Zealand.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Stewart Island, New Zealand?

In our opinion, February is one of the best times to visit Stewart Island, New Zealand, but the weather is often unpleasant in Half-moon Bay.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, August, November and December offering mostly unpleasant weather in Half-moon Bay.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Stewart Island.

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