Southland Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Southland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Southland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 18° | 9° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrero | 19° | 9° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 15° | 7° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 12° | 5° | 83 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 10° | 3° | 117 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julio | 9° | 2° | 87 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 10° | 2° | 122 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | 12° | 4° | 147 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octubre | 13° | 5° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| noviembre | 16° | 7° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 18° | 9° | 138 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Southland
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Southland compares con 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 |
Clima by national park in Southland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Clima by attraction in Southland
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Southland
Go in enero and febrero. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junio, agosto and septiembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Southland
Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of 18°C is 4.6°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Ráfagas a 68 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What a pack, what a 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 mientras gusts stay above 68 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junio, agosto and septiembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Southland is a region in Nueva Zelanda. Southland is a region of New Zealand. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 102.000.
Ahora mismo hay 18°C (64°F) in Southland con parcialmente nublado. La sensación térmica es de 13°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 9°C a 18°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 8.7/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Southland is enero and febrero. El clima es temperate. junio, agosto and septiembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. febrero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 19°C, mientras julio es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 2°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 123 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
En términos sencillos. Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of 18°C is 4.6°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 10 AM a 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Southland today at 9.5/10. Ráfagas a 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
| Tipo | Region |
|---|---|
| País | Nueva Zelanda |
| Continente | Oceanía |
| Coordenadas | 46°0′0″S 168°0′0″E (-46, 168) |
| Población | 102.000 |
| Hora local | 11:29 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Mejores meses | enero and febrero |
| Clima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Southland?
Southland is a region in Nueva Zelanda. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Oceanía.
What is the weather like in Southland ahora mismo?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) con parcialmente nublado. Humedad is 55% and wind is 37 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Southland?
enero and febrero offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. junio, agosto and septiembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Southland in?
Southland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The hora local is 11:29 AM.
How many people live in Southland?
Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport a Southland?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 octubre 25, 2026 at 11:29 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
