Stewart Island Weather in June

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

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Half-moon Bay

Thinking about venturing to Stewart Island, New Zealand this June and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Stewart Island in June

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Half-moon Bay.

For a closer look at conditions across Stewart Island, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

June is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 102 mm (4 in) in Half-moon Bay.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Half-moon Bay gets roughly 77 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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 June

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 June for the most popular destinonation in Stewart Island, New Zealand?

Half-moon Bay

In June Half-moon Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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May
June
July
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
77 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Stewart Island, in New Zealand.

In our records: New Zealand June extremes

Notable June records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest June night in New Zealand dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Franz Josef on June 26, 2007.

Stewart Island weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

In June, Stewart Island, New Zealand generally has poor weather conditions. Half-moon Bay sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

In Half-moon Bay, the average daytime high in June is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

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

Yes, June tends to be a wetter month in Stewart Island, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Half-moon Bay sits around 102 mm (4 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Half-moon Bay, June may not be the ideal time to visit Stewart Island, New Zealand.

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.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand.

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