Best time to visit Chatham Island

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When is the best time to visit Chatham Island?

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

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Chatham Island20
    Jan
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Chatham Island20
    Feb
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Chatham Island17
    Mar
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Chatham Island15
    Apr
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Chatham Island13
    May
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Chatham Island12
    Jun
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Chatham Island11
    Jul
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Chatham Island10
    Aug
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Chatham Island11
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Chatham Island13
    Oct
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Chatham Island16
    Nov
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Chatham Island18
    Dec

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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, June is usually the wettest month in Chatham Island with 96mm on average. There are normally 5 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Chatham Island?

The sunniest time of year in Chatham Island is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 39% of daylight hours; that's 6 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 15°C.

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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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