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° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| май | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| юни | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| юли | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| август | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| септември | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| октомври | 11° | 2° | 256 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 | 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 |
Най-добро време за посещение South Island
Go in февруари. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: юни, юли 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 октомври. 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 до soak trails and slow traffic.
Пориви до 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 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
- 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 юни, юли 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 15°C (59°F) in South Island с light drizzle. Усеща се като 13°C. Днес температурите са от 10°C до 15°C. Вероятността за валежи е 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - Добри условия.
Най-доброто време за посещение на South Island is февруари. Климатът е subarctic. юни, юли and октомври tend до be the least comfortable months. февруари is the warmest month с average highs near 19°C, while юли 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 октомври. The forecast high of 15°C is 3.8°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 10 AM до 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.3/10. Пориви до 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
| 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 | 9:27 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | февруари |
| Климат | Subarctic |
Време map for South Island
Animated model layers. Pick a layer до load it.
Animated layers by Вятърy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore South Island
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Климат for related places
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 15°C (59°F) с light drizzle. Влажност is 66% and wind is 11 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. юни, юли and октомври 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 9:27 AM.
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.
Related articles
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 октомври 27, 2026 at 9:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
