Best Time ja Visit South Island
Paras aika vierailla South Island: helmikuu. Kuukausi-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Paras aika vierailla South Island
Go in helmikuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: kesäkuu, heinäkuu and lokakuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Ilmasto in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| helmikuu | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maaliskuu | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| huhtikuu | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| tou | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| kesäkuu | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| heinäkuu | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| elokuu | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| syyskuu | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lokakuu | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marraskuu | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| joulukuu | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Ilmasto type: Subarctic. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How South Island compares ja 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 |
What ja pack, what ja skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots ja grip for ice
- 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 64 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid kesäkuu, heinäkuu and lokakuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
South Island is an island in Uusi-Seelanti. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 3°C (37°F) in South Island ja selkeä. Tuntuu kuin -2°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 3°C ja 10°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - rajallinen.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen South Island is helmikuu. Ilmasto on subarctic. kesäkuu, heinäkuu and lokakuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. helmikuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 19°C, while heinäkuu is the coldest ja 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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is about average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 10°C is in line ja the 11°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 1 PM ja 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 7/10. Puuskat ja 64 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Sää kohteessa South Island nyt
Open-Meteo Updated 6:40 AM, lok 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 13° / -2°
Sumu · 0% rain · wind 22 km/h
🌥️ 13° / 4°
Sumu · 7% rain · wind 25 km/h
Tekemistä in South Island
Nähtävyydet, parks and landmarks in and around South Island.
Quick facts about South Island
| Tyyppi | Island |
|---|---|
| Maa | Uusi-Seelanti |
| Maanosa | Oseania |
| Koordinaatit | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Paikallinen aika | 6:40 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | helmikuu |
| Ilmasto | Subarctic |
Explore South Island
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Uusi-Seelanti. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oseania.
What is the weather like in South Island nyt?
It is currently 3°C (37°F) ja selkeä. Kosteus is 70% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit South Island?
helmikuu offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. kesäkuu, heinäkuu and lokakuu 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 6:40 AM.
What is the nearest airport ja South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto 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 lokakuu 28, 2026 at 6:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
