Best year time to visit Mataura Island

General weather information about Mataura Island

Average annual temperature is 10.6 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 29.3 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -2.7 °C

Number of sunny days: 97 days

Number of rainy days: 268 days

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* Weather data for Mataura Island New Zealand is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Mataura Island air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)27.229.325.520.221.015.614.514.720.921.121.125.3
Average daytime temperature (°C)21.020.117.515.813.79.99.710.113.013.715.318.0
Average temperature (°C)15.815.313.011.610.25.96.76.38.79.610.813.2
Average night temperature (°C)11.311.59.68.87.62.94.43.65.26.17.49.5
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)6.07.02.74.23.6-2.7-2.4-2.30.80.01.22.6

Mataura Island monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)15.014.013.011.09.08.09.010.012.014.015.015.0
Daylight mean duration (h)15.314.012.410.89.48.69.010.211.813.414.915.7
Daylight minimum duration (h)14.013.011.010.08.08.08.09.010.012.014.015.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)10.810.18.06.54.65.65.06.06.98.98.98.7
Precipitation (mm)661011667113785123871438676111
Sunny days147710415859666
Rainy days172124202715232621252425
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit Mataura Island:

The best time to visit Mataura Island during the most sunny months:

  • January — 10.8(h)
  • February — 10.1(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in Mataura Island:

  • January — 15.3(h)
  • December — 15.7(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Mataura Island is at

  • March — 166(mm)
  • May — 137(mm)
  • September — 143(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Mataura Island?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Mataura Island.
    What is the weather like in Mataura Island?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Mataura Island by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Mataura Island have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Mataura Island throughout the year.