The Chatham Islands
Among the first inhabited places on earth to see each new day, a Moriori history preserved on carved trees found nowhere else, and a remoteness so complete that most New Zealanders have never actually been.
The best time to visit The Chatham Islands is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 12°C (53°F). Local time there is 10:34 (UTC+12:45).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 61°F · rain 1.4in · 15.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Te One, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C61°F | 36mm1.4in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| February | 17°C62°F | 64mm2.5in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | 16°C61°F | 60mm2.4in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| April | 15°C59°F | 81mm3.2in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| May | 14°C57°F | 59mm2.3in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| June | 13°C55°F | 64mm2.5in | 8.9h8.9h | |
| July | 12°C53°F | 111mm4.4in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| August | 11°C52°F | 83mm3.3in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| September | 12°C53°F | 73mm2.9in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| October | 12°C53°F | 56mm2.2in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| November | 14°C56°F | 68mm2.7in | 14.8h14.8h | |
| December | 15°C59°F | 74mm2.9in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- NZD · New Zealand dollar
- Language
- Māori, English
- Plug
- I
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit The Chatham Islands?
The best time to visit The Chatham Islands is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 12°C (53°F).
How warm does The Chatham Islands get?
Typical daytime highs in The Chatham Islands are Mar–May 15°C (59°F), Jun–Aug 12°C (53°F), Sep–Nov 12°C (54°F), Dec–Feb 16°C (60°F).
Is The Chatham Islands expensive?
On the ground, The Chatham Islands is high-end.
What sort of trip is The Chatham Islands good for?
The Chatham Islands is good for old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.