Best Time og Visit Southland
Bedste rejsetid Southland: januar and februar. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Bedste rejsetid Southland
Go in januar and februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, august and september - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klima in Southland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 18° | 9° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 19° | 9° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 7° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 12° | 5° | 83 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 10° | 3° | 117 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 9° | 2° | 87 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 10° | 2° | 122 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 4° | 147 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 5° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 7° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 18° | 9° | 138 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Southland compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Southland.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wakatipu | 118 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown | 119 km | 10°C | about the same | 1645 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 123 km | 10°C | about the same | 1625 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 151 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Wanaka | 169 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1496 mm |
Bedste rejsetid each national park in Southland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Bedste rejsetid each attraction in Southland
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, august and september - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Southland is a region in New Zealand. Southland is a region of New Zealand. Der bor omkring 102.000.
Lige nu er det 14°C (57°F) in Southland med overskyet. Det føles som 12°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 10°C og 15°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 64%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - gode forhold.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Southland is januar and februar. Klimaet er temperate. juni, august and september tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 19°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 2°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 123 km away. Nearby highlights include Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 1.8°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 11 AM og 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Southland today at 9.5/10. 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.
Vejret i Southland lige nu
Open-Meteo Updated 11:11 AM, okt 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 11° / 6°
Light drizzle · 24% rain · wind 11 km/h
☁️ 14° / 3°
Overskyet · 4% rain · wind 18 km/h
Ting at lave in Southland
Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Southland.
Quick facts about Southland
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 46°0′0″S 168°0′0″E (-46, 168) |
| Befolkning | 102.000 |
| Lokal tid | 11:11 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar and februar |
| Klima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Southland?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Southland lige nu?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 68% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Southland?
januar and februar offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. juni, august and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Southland in?
Southland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 11:11 AM.
How many people live in Southland?
Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport og Southland?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.
What are the top things og do in Southland?
Popular options include Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
What places are in Southland?
Southland covers 2 places in this atlas, including Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
