South Island Rejser Guide
South Island travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time og visit, things og do and nearby places.
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Resumé
South Island is an island in New Zealand. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Lige nu er det 15°C (59°F) in South Island med klar himmel. Det føles som 12°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 6°C og 15°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - gode forhold.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge South Island is februar. Klimaet er subarctic. juni, juli and oktober 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 183 km away. Nearby highlights include Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
Kort sagt. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 4°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 3 PM og 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. camping is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9/10. Sigtbarhed is down og 3,7 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Kort over South Island
Interactive map med nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Koordinater: 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5)
Vejret i South Island lige nu
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Open-Meteo Updated 3:35 PM, okt 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 15° / 6°
Tåge · 0% rain · wind 24 km/h
🌥️ 14° / 2°
Tåge · 20% rain · wind 20 km/h
Quick facts about South Island
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Lokal tid | 3:35 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | Subarctic |
Ting at lave in South Island
Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around South Island.
Bedste rejsetid South Island
Go in februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What og pack, what og 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
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Lufthavne near South Island
Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 183 km | Queenstown |
Explore South Island
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceanien.
What is the weather like in South Island lige nu?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) med klar himmel. Luftfugtighed is 55% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time og visit South Island?
februar offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. juni, juli and oktober 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 3:35 PM.
What is the nearest airport og South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| Kort tiles | OpenStreetKort 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 oktober 25, 2026 at 3:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
