When is the best time to go to Bluff

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bluff, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bluff weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bluff are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bluff January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 114mm 5.8hrs 16.6hrs

The climate in Bluff during January can be summarized as mild and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bluff.

January is in the summer in Bluff and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bluff with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bluff February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 71mm 6.1hrs 15.1hrs

February in Bluff is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bluff, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Bluff and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bluff with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in February »

March

Bluff March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 94mm 4.6hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in March in Bluff is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bluff, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Bluff and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bluff with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in March »

April

Bluff April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 104mm 3.8hrs 11.9hrs

Bluff's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bluff for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Bluff and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bluff with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in April »

May

Bluff May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 112mm 3hrs 10.6hrs

May is a damp month in Bluff and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bluff for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Bluff and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bluff with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in May »

June

Bluff June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 91mm 2.9hrs 16.6hrs

June in Bluff is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bluff for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Bluff and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bluff with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in June »

July

Bluff July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 88mm 3.1hrs 15.1hrs

July in Bluff is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bluff for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Bluff and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bluff with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in July »

August

Bluff August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 68mm 4.2hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in August in Bluff is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bluff.

August is in the winter in Bluff and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bluff with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in August »

September

Bluff September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 87mm 4.6hrs 11.9hrs

Bluff's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bluff.

September is in the spring in Bluff and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bluff with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in September »

October

Bluff October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 93mm 5.4hrs 10.6hrs

October is a a little damp month in Bluff and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bluff.

October is in the spring in Bluff and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bluff with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in October »

November

Bluff November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 76mm 6.1hrs 16.6hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Bluff and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bluff, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Bluff and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bluff with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in November »

December

Bluff December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 94mm 6.2hrs 15.1hrs

December in Bluff is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bluff, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Bluff and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bluff with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bluff weather in December »

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Bluff weather stats

Bluff weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.1°C 64.6°F
Driest month: August 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: February 6.1hrs
Coldest month: July 9.4°C 48.9°F
Wettest month: January 114mm 4.5ins
Warmest sea: February 13.2°C 55.8°F
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