South Island Cestování Guide
South Island travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time do visit, things do do and nearby places.
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South Island is an island in lisý Zéland. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Právě teď je 9°C (48°F) in South Island s polojasno. Pocitová teplota je 4°C. Dnes se teploty pohybují od 0°C do 9°C. Pravděpodobnost srážek je 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - mezní.
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě South Island is únor. Podnebí je subarctic. červenec, září and říjen tend do be the least comfortable months. únor is the warmest month s average highs near 19°C, while srpen is the coldest s 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.
Jednoduše řečeno. Today is slightly warmer than average for srpen. The forecast high of 9°C is 2.8°C above the 7°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 1 PM do 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in South Island today at 8.7/10. Viditelnost is down do 0,9 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Nárazy do 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.
Mapaa South Island
Interactive map s nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Souřadnice: 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5)
Počasí v South Island právě teď
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Open-Meteo Updated 12:31 PM, srp 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 4° / -3°
Zataženo · 26% rain · wind 18 km/h
🌨️ 5° / -4°
Light snow · 41% rain · wind 26 km/h
Quick facts about South Island
| Typ | Island |
|---|---|
| Země | lisý Zéland |
| Kontinent | Oceánie |
| Souřadnice | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Místní čas | 12:31 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | únor |
| Klima | Subarctic |
Co dělat in South Island
Atrakce, parks and landmarks in and around South Island.
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě South Island
Go in únor. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: červenec, září and říjen - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots s 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 červenec, září and říjen - historically the least comfortable months here.
Letiště near South Island
Closest airports s IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 183 km | Queenstown |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in lisý Zéland. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceánie.
What is the weather like in South Island právě teď?
It is currently 9°C (48°F) s polojasno. Vlhkost is 57% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time do visit South Island?
únor offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. červenec, září and říjen 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 12:31 PM.
What is the nearest airport do South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Mapaa tiles | OpenStreetMapaa contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 srpen 24, 2026 at 12:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
