Southland, New Zealand
Bluff cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Bluff in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 64°Fwarmest average high (January)
- 49°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 44%fewest rain days (January)
- 68%most rain days (December)
Weather in Bluff right now
Weather in Bluff by month
Average highs run from 49°F (10°C) in July to 64°F (18°C) in January. Rain falls on the fewest days in January and the most in December. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64 / 52°F18 / 11°C | 44% | 17 mph28 km/h | 61°F16°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| February | 64 / 52°F18 / 11°C | 44% | 17 mph28 km/h | 62°F16°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| March | 62 / 51°F17 / 10°C | 57% | 18 mph30 km/h | 60°F15°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| April | 59 / 49°F15 / 9°C | 46% | 19 mph31 km/h | 57°F14°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| May | 55 / 46°F13 / 8°C | 48% | 19 mph31 km/h | 55°F13°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| June | 50 / 40°F10 / 4°C | 49% | 16 mph26 km/h | 52°F11°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| July | 49 / 41°F10 / 5°C | 47% | 17 mph28 km/h | 51°F11°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| August | 51 / 40°F11 / 5°C | 48% | 17 mph27 km/h | 50°F10°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| September | 53 / 43°F12 / 6°C | 64% | 22 mph35 km/h | 52°F11°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| October | 55 / 44°F13 / 7°C | 63% | 22 mph36 km/h | 53°F11°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| November | 59 / 48°F15 / 9°C | 54% | 19 mph31 km/h | 55°F13°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| December | 61 / 51°F16 / 10°C | 68% | 19 mph31 km/h | 58°F15°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Bluff
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 242026 | Silver MoonSilversea Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Auckland |
Ships that visit Bluff
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.