South Island Климат and Average Време
Климат of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Месец | Avg high | Avg low | Дъждfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| януари | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| февруари | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| март | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| април | 13° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| май | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| юни | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| юли | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| август | 7° | -2° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| септември | 9° | 1° | 228 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| октомври | 11° | 2° | 254 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ноември | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| декември | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Климат type: Subarctic. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
Високоest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Island compares с 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 | 4894 mm |
| Wanaka | 137 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 1535 mm |
| West Coast | 177 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 2967 mm |
| Canterbury | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 686 mm |
| Christchurch | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 686 mm |
Най-добро време за посещение South Island
Go in февруари. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: юли, септември and октомври - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 9°C is 2.8°C above the 7°C typical for this month.
A 20% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Видимост is down до 0,9 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Пориви до 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 0°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in декември до февруари.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots с grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid юли, септември and октомври - historically the least comfortable months here.
Обобщение
South Island is an island in Нова Зеландия. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
В момента е 9°C (49°F) in South Island с Променлива облачност. Усеща се като 4°C. Днес температурите са от 0°C до 9°C. Вероятността за валежи е 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - Гранично.
Най-доброто време за посещение на South Island is февруари. Климатът е subarctic. юли, септември and октомври tend до be the least comfortable months. февруари is the warmest month с average highs near 19°C, while август is the coldest с 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.
Накратко. Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 9°C is 2.8°C above the 7°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 1 PM до 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in South Island today at 8.7/10. Видимост is down до 0,9 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Пориви до 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 0°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Island
| Тип | Island |
|---|---|
| Държава | Нова Зеландия |
| Континент | Океания |
| Координати | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Местно време | 12:46 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | февруари |
| Климат | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Нова Зеландия. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Океания.
What is the weather like in South Island в момента?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) с Променлива облачност. Влажност is 57% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time до visit South Island?
февруари offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. юли, септември and октомври are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Island in?
South Island observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 12:46 PM.
What is the nearest airport до South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things до 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. |
|---|---|
| Прогноза and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Качество на въздуха and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Климат 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 август 24, 2026 at 12:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
