Which is the hottest month in Chatham Island?

The hottest time of year in Chatham Island is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Chatham Island?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Chatham Island with 144mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Chatham Island?

The sunniest time of year in Chatham Island is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Chatham Island?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Chatham Island in February when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit Chatham Island

Q: When is the best time to visit Chatham Island?

The best time to visit Chatham Island, New Zealand is in January Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best time to visit Chatham Island, New Zealand is in January based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Chatham Island by month

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When is the best time to visit Chatham Island?

The best time to visit Chatham Island, New Zealand is in January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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4
Jan
3.5
Feb
1.5
Mar
1
Apr
0.5
May
0.5
Jun
0.5
Jul
1
Aug
1.5
Sep
1.5
Oct
1.5
Nov
2.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

20
Jan
20
Feb
17
Mar
15
Apr
13
May
12
Jun
11
Jul
10
Aug
11
Sep
13
Oct
16
Nov
18
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
Jan
5
Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
4
Sep
4
Oct
5
Nov
5
Dec

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Sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

The weather guide for New Zealand (Chatham Island) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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