Southland Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Southland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Southland 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° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 19° | 9° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 15° | 7° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάι | 12° | 5° | 83 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 10° | 3° | 117 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 9° | 2° | 87 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 10° | 2° | 122 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 12° | 4° | 147 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 13° | 5° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 16° | 7° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 18° | 9° | 138 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Temperate. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Southland
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Southland compares με 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 |
Κλίμα by national park in Southland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Κλίμα by attraction in Southland
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Southland
Go in Ιανουάριος and Φεβρουάριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιούνιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Southland
Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 18°C is 4.6°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Βροχή is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Ριπές έως 68 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 68 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Ιούνιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Southland is a region in Νέα Ζηλανδία. Southland is a region of New Zealand. Ο πληθυσμός είναι περίπου 102.000.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 18°C (64°F) in Southland με Μερική συννεφιά. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 13°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 9°C έως 18°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - Εξαιρετικές συνθήκες — φύγετε τώρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Southland is Ιανουάριος and Φεβρουάριος. Το κλίμα είναι temperate. Ιούνιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος 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 123 km away. Nearby highlights include Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 18°C is 4.6°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 10 AM έως 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Southland today at 9.5/10. Ριπές έως 68 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Southland
| Τύπος | Region |
|---|---|
| Χώρα | Νέα Ζηλανδία |
| Ήπειρος | Ωκεανία |
| Συντεταγμένες | 46°0′0″S 168°0′0″E (-46, 168) |
| Πληθυσμός | 102.000 |
| Τοπική ώρα | 5:09 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Ιανουάριος and Φεβρουάριος |
| Κλίμα | Temperate |
Καιρός map for Southland
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Southland?
Southland is a region in Νέα Ζηλανδία. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Ωκεανία.
What is the weather like in Southland τώρα?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) με Μερική συννεφιά. Υγρασία is 55% and wind is 37 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Southland?
Ιανουάριος and Φεβρουάριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. Ιούνιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος 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 5:09 PM.
How many people live in Southland?
Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport έως Southland?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 24, 2026 at 5:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
