Bounty Islands
New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Bounty Islands are an island group and archipelago that form part of the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the 25 sights of New Zealand featured on this website.
Planning a visit
The climate is relatively cool throughout the year, with average temperatures ranging between 7 °C and 12 °C. The wettest month is June, which has about 91 mm of rain, while November is the driest with about 48 mm. Rainfall occurs frequently, with most months seeing between 12 and 16 rainy days.
To reach the islands, the nearest airport is Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport in Te One, which is 560 km away. Christchurch International Airport is a further 694 km away. The islands are located 794 km from the capital, Wellington.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 12 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 64 | 60 | 69 | 74 | 84 | 91 | 78 | 70 | 55 | 57 | 48 | 63 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
