Geografie of South Island
Geografie of South Island: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografie of South Island
Aoraki / Mount Cook is 49 km do the north-west, Wanaka is 137 km do the south-west, West Coast is 177 km do the north and Canterbury is 178 km do the east.
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Souřadnice: 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5)
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 | 1:47 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | únor |
| Klima | Subarctic |
Shrnutí
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 (49°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 5.5/10 - průměrné — plánujte podle počasí.
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 2 PM do 5 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.
Klima in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Měsíc | Avg high | Avg low | Déšťfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leden | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| únor | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| březen | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| duben | 13° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| kvě | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| červen | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| červenec | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| srpen | 7° | -2° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| září | 9° | 1° | 228 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| říjen | 11° | 2° | 254 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| listopad | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| prosinec | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Zdroj: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 (49°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 1:47 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 1:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
