South Island المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| فبراير | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| مارس | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أبريل | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يونيو | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يوليو | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أغسطس | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أكتوبر | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
المناخ type: Subarctic. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Island compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against South Island.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoraki / Mount Cook | 49 km | -11°C | 19°C cooler | 4918 mm |
| Wanaka | 137 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| West Coast | 177 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 3041 mm |
| Canterbury | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 705 mm |
| Christchurch | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 705 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة South Island
Go in فبراير. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يونيو, يوليو and أكتوبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is slightly warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 15°C is 3.8°C above the 11°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 30 mm is forecast, which is enough و soak trails and slow traffic.
هبات الرياح و 80 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 80 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يونيو, يوليو and أكتوبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
South Island is an island in نيوزيلندا. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
درجة الحرارة الآن 15°C (59°F) in South Island مع light drizzle. المحسوسة 13°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 10°C و 15°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - ظروف جيدة.
أفضل وقت لزيارة South Island is فبراير. المناخ subarctic. يونيو, يوليو and أكتوبر tend و be the least comfortable months. فبراير is the warmest month مع average highs near 19°C, while يوليو is the coldest مع lows near -2°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 183 km away. Nearby highlights include Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
باختصار. Today is slightly warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 15°C is 3.8°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 10 AM و 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.3/10. هبات الرياح و 80 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Island
| النوع | Island |
|---|---|
| الدولة | نيوزيلندا |
| القارة | أوقيانوسيا |
| الإحداثيات | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| التوقيت المحلي | 9:00 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | فبراير |
| المناخ | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in نيوزيلندا. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in أوقيانوسيا.
What is the weather like in South Island الآن?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) مع light drizzle. الرطوبة is 66% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time و visit South Island?
فبراير offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. يونيو, يوليو and أكتوبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Island in?
South Island observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 9:00 AM.
What is the nearest airport و South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things و do in South Island?
Popular options include Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
