New Zealand Subantarctic Islands
New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage Site
The New Zealand Subantarctic Islands are an archipelago covering 765 km2 in New Zealand. As a World Heritage Site, the location is among the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 5 °C in July and August to 9 °C in January and February. Rain falls throughout the year, with monthly totals between 105 mm in November and 140 mm in January, occurring on 16 to 21 days each month.
The nearest airport is Invercargill Airport at a distance of 509 km, while Queenstown Airport is 667 km away. The capital city Wellington is 1245 km away. Auckland Islands is nearby at a distance of 5.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 9 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 140 | 107 | 131 | 122 | 129 | 110 | 106 | 118 | 127 | 112 | 105 | 116 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
