Weather in January in Stewart Island
Considering a trip to Stewart Island this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Stewart Island in January?
Stewart Island is a region in New Zealand. January in Stewart Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Half-moon Bay. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Stewart Island in January, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Stewart Island, check out the map below.
Precipitation
January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 130 mm in Half-moon Bay.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 187 hours of sunlight expected in Half-moon Bay. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Stewart Island climate page.
Where to go in Stewart Island in January
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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 January for the most popular destinonation in Stewart Island?
Half-moon Bay
In January Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high 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 January the best time to visit Stewart Island?
In our view, January 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?
We have much more information about the climate in Stewart Island.
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