Stewart Island Weather in October

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

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Half-moon Bay

Are you planning a trip a to Stewart Island, New Zealand in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Stewart Island in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Half-moon Bay.

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

Precipitation

October is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 134 mm (5.3 in) in Half-moon Bay. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Half-moon Bay.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Half-moon Bay gets approximately 176 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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 October

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

Half-moon Bay

In October Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
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Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
176 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
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 October: frequently asked questions

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

Stewart Island, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Half-moon Bay average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

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

Half-moon Bay averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Stewart Island, New Zealand sees substantial rainfall in October. Half-moon Bay typically averages about 134 mm (5.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Stewart Island, New Zealand with often poor weather in Half-moon Bay.

On average, the best time to visit Stewart Island, New Zealand is in January, February, March, April, August, November and December with generally 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.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.

White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua

We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.
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