New Zealand
Oban (Stewart Island) cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Oban (Stewart Island) in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 63°Fwarmest average high (February)
- 50°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 44%fewest rain days (August)
- 71%most rain days (December)
Weather in Oban (Stewart Island) right now
Weather in Oban (Stewart Island) by month
Average highs run from 50°F (10°C) in July to 63°F (17°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in August 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 | 63 / 53°F17 / 11°C | 49% | 14 mph22 km/h | – | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| February | 63 / 53°F17 / 12°C | 50% | 15 mph24 km/h | – | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| March | 61 / 52°F16 / 11°C | 56% | 16 mph26 km/h | – | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 58 / 50°F14 / 10°C | 49% | 16 mph27 km/h | – | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 55 / 48°F13 / 9°C | 56% | 16 mph27 km/h | – | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 51 / 44°F11 / 7°C | 48% | 14 mph23 km/h | – | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| July | 50 / 44°F10 / 7°C | 48% | 16 mph25 km/h | – | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| August | 51 / 44°F11 / 7°C | 44% | 15 mph25 km/h | – | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| September | 53 / 44°F12 / 7°C | 64% | 18 mph29 km/h | – | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 54 / 45°F12 / 7°C | 65% | 18 mph30 km/h | – | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 58 / 48°F15 / 9°C | 54% | 16 mph26 km/h | – | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| December | 60 / 51°F15 / 10°C | 71% | 16 mph26 km/h | – | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Oban (Stewart Island)
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 112026 | Silver MoonSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
Ships that visit Oban (Stewart Island)
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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.