Climate profileNew Zealand
Rakiura National Park
- Annual mean
- 10.5 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- January
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals26 m source elevationNASA POWER
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Codfish Island / Whenua Hou Monthly Climate Normals, Temperature, and Precipitation Patterns
Codfish Island / Whenua Hou features a distinct annual climate rhythm based on thirty years of recorded observations. This profile provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours at a single representative coordinate. These values represent long-term climatology for the nature reserve rather than current weather or forecasts, helping to define the atmospheric conditions found within the Southland Region.
Annual climate pattern
Long term monthly averages for temperature range and daily precipitation rates across the coordinate
Codfish Island / Whenua Hou Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns
Average monthly temperatures span from a low of 5.3 degrees Celsius to a high of 18.2 degrees Celsius across the annual cycle recorded at the representative coordinate. Average daily precipitation rates accompany these monthly thermal normals over the standardized period from 1991 through 2020.
- Annual mean
- 11 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- January
Twelve-month climate
Compare twelve months of average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight
Codfish Island / Whenua Hou Weather by Month and Long Term Climate Records
Evaluating twelve consecutive months of climatological normals reveals how temperature bounds and average daily precipitation shift across the calendar year at a representative coordinate on Codfish Island / Whenua Hou. Examining corresponding measurements of relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours provides a complete baseline of long-term environmental conditions.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.1 °C9.3° to 17.9° | 4.9 mm/day | 82.1% | 7.1 m/s | 15.2 hours |
| February | 13.5 °C9.7° to 18.2° | 4.1 mm/day | 82% | 6.7 m/s | 14 hours |
| March | 13 °C9.1° to 17.5° | 4.2 mm/day | 82.1% | 7 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| April | 12 °C8° to 16.4° | 4.3 mm/day | 81.7% | 7.3 m/s | 10.6 hours |
| May | 10.9 °C6.6° to 15° | 4.6 mm/day | 82.8% | 8 m/s | 9.2 hours |
| June | 9.5 °C5.9° to 13.3° | 4.4 mm/day | 82.1% | 7.8 m/s | 8.4 hours |
| July | 9 °C5.6° to 12.6° | 3.8 mm/day | 81.9% | 7.5 m/s | 8.8 hours |
| August | 9 °C5.3° to 12.7° | 3.6 mm/day | 81.8% | 7.5 m/s | 10.1 hours |
| September | 9.5 °C5.5° to 13.8° | 4.1 mm/day | 81.1% | 7.8 m/s | 11.7 hours |
| October | 10 °C6.2° to 14.5° | 4.5 mm/day | 80.5% | 7.9 m/s | 13.4 hours |
| November | 10.7 °C6.8° to 15.6° | 4.3 mm/day | 80.9% | 7.6 m/s | 14.9 hours |
| December | 12.1 °C8.3° to 17° | 4.3 mm/day | 81.8% | 6.8 m/s | 15.6 hours |
Calculated climate highlights
Long term monthly average temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight contrasts across the protected landscape
Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes for Codfish Island / Whenua Hou
Calculated monthly highlights summarize long term climatology records for Codfish Island / Whenua Hou by identifying comparative high and low points across temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration. These derived monthly average comparisons reflect baseline temporal patterns rather than observed weather extremes or localized conditions.
- Warmest month
- February13.5 °C
- Coolest month
- July9 °C
- Wettest month
- January4.9 mm/day
- Driest month
- August3.6 mm/day
- Most humid month
- May82.8%
- Windiest month
- May8 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December15.6 hours
Interactive climate map
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Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.
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Comparing Codfish Island / Whenua Hou Climate Profiles With Other National Parks
Examine long-term monthly temperature normals, precipitation rhythms, and atmospheric metrics across diverse protected landscapes and geographic settings. Parallel climate profiles provide structured comparison pathways for analyzing annual weather variations without assuming identical regional conditions.
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