South Island Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάι | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Κλίμα type: Subarctic. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Island compares με 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 |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη South Island
Go in Φεβρουάριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Οκτώβριος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 16°C is 5.1°C above the 11°C typical for this month.
Βροχή is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Ορατότητα is down έως 0,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What έως pack, what έως 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 Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Οκτώβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
South Island is an island in Νέα Ζηλανδία. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 16°C (62°F) in South Island με Καθαρός ουρανός. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 13°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 7°C έως 16°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - Μέτριες — σχεδιάστε ανάλογα με τον καιρό.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο South Island is Φεβρουάριος. Το κλίμα είναι subarctic. Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Οκτώβριος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Φεβρουάριος is the warmest month με average highs near 19°C, while Ιούλιος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 16°C is 5.1°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 3 PM έως 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. camping is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9/10. Ορατότητα is down έως 0,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Island
| Τύπος | Island |
|---|---|
| Χώρα | Νέα Ζηλανδία |
| Ήπειρος | Ωκεανία |
| Συντεταγμένες | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Τοπική ώρα | 12:44 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Φεβρουάριος |
| Κλίμα | Subarctic |
Καιρός map for South Island
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Νέα Ζηλανδία. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Ωκεανία.
What is the weather like in South Island τώρα?
It is currently 16°C (62°F) με Καθαρός ουρανός. Υγρασία is 42% and wind is 24 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit South Island?
Φεβρουάριος offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Οκτώβριος 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 12:44 AM.
What is the nearest airport έως South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 25, 2026 at 12:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
