Best Time do Visit South Island
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě South Island: únor. Měsíc-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě South Island
Go in únor. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: červen, červenec and říjen - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| kvě | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| červen | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| červenec | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| srpen | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| září | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| říjen | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| listopad | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| prosinec | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Zdroj: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How South Island compares s 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 |
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid červen, červenec and říjen - historically the least comfortable months here.
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 (47°F) in South Island s zataženo. Pocitová teplota je 6°C. Dnes se teploty pohybují od 5°C do 13°C. Pravděpodobnost srážek je 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - průměrné — plánujte podle počasí.
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě South Island is únor. Podnebí je subarctic. červen, červenec and říjen tend do be the least comfortable months. únor is the warmest month s average highs near 19°C, while červenec 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 říjen. The forecast high of 13°C is 2.1°C above the 11°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. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.7/10. Viditelnost is down do 0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Počasí v South Island právě teď
Open-Meteo Updated 12:28 PM, říj 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 8° / 4°
Light drizzle · 57% rain · wind 12 km/h
⛅ 14° / 1°
Polojasno · 0% rain · wind 10 km/h
Co dělat in South Island
Atrakce, parks and landmarks in and around South Island.
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 | 12:28 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | únor |
| Klima | Subarctic |
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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 (47°F) s zataženo. Vlhkost is 55% and wind is 5 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. červen, červenec and říjen 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 12:28 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. |
|---|---|
| Předpověď and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kvalita ovzduší and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 říjen 1, 2026 at 12:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
