Southland Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Southland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Southland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 18° | 9° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Februar | 19° | 9° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| März | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 15° | 7° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 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 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 18° | 9° | 138 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Southland
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Southland compares mit 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 |
Klima by national park in Southland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klima by attraction in Southland
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit 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.
What this means for Southland
Today is slightly warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 2°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- A packable rain shell – 2 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.
Zusammenfassung
Southland is a region in Neuseeland. Southland is a region of New Zealand. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 102.000.
Aktuell sind es 14°C (57°F) in Southland mit leichter nieselregen. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 11°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 7°C und 15°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 6%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.1/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Southland is Januar and Februar. Das Klima ist temperate. Juni, August and September sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Februar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 19°C, während Juli ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 2°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 123 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
Kurz gesagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 2°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 4 PM und 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Southland today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Southland
| Typ | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Neuseeland |
| Kontinent | Ozeanien |
| Koordinaten | 46°0′0″S 168°0′0″E (-46, 168) |
| Bevölkerung | 102.000 |
| Ortszeit | 1:47 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste Monate | Januar and Februar |
| Klima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Southland?
Southland is a region in Neuseeland. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Ozeanien.
What is the weather like in Southland jetzt?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) mit leichter nieselregen. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 66% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time und 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 Ortszeit is 1:47 PM.
How many people live in Southland?
Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport und Southland?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
