Best Time ja Visit Southland
Paras aika vierailla Southland: tammikuu and helmikuu. Kuukausi-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Paras aika vierailla Southland
Go in tammikuu and helmikuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: kesäkuu, syyskuu and lokakuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Ilmasto in Southland 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 | 17° | 9° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| helmikuu | 18° | 8° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maaliskuu | 16° | 7° | 127 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| huhtikuu | 14° | 6° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| tou | 11° | 4° | 83 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| kesäkuu | 9° | 2° | 118 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| heinäkuu | 8° | 1° | 85 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| elokuu | 9° | 1° | 72 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| syyskuu | 11° | 3° | 189 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lokakuu | 12° | 4° | 175 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marraskuu | 15° | 6° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| joulukuu | 17° | 8° | 137 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Temperate. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Southland compares ja 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 | 1661 mm |
| Queenstown | 119 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 1661 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 123 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 1661 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 151 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 5628 mm |
| Wanaka | 169 km | 11°C | +2°C warmer | 1535 mm |
Paras aika vierailla each national park in Southland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Paras aika vierailla each attraction in Southland
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
What ja pack, what ja skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid kesäkuu, syyskuu and lokakuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
Southland is a region in Uusi-Seelanti. Southland is a region of New Zealand. Väkiluku on noin 102.000.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 9°C (48°F) in Southland ja pilvistä. Tuntuu kuin 6°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 0°C ja 12°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - hyvät olosuhteet.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Southland is tammikuu and helmikuu. Ilmasto on temperate. kesäkuu, syyskuu and lokakuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. helmikuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 18°C, while elokuu is the coldest ja lows near 1°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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is slightly warmer than average for elokuu. The forecast high of 12°C is 2.5°C above the 9°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 Southland today at 9.4/10. Overnight lows near 0°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Sää kohteessa Southland nyt
Open-Meteo Updated 10:29 PM, elo 21 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 14° / 7°
Light showers · 100% rain · wind 26 km/h
⛈️ 9° / 3°
Ukkonen · 100% rain · wind 40 km/h
Tekemistä in Southland
Nähtävyydet, parks and landmarks in and around Southland.
Quick facts about Southland
| Tyyppi | Region |
|---|---|
| Maa | Uusi-Seelanti |
| Maanosa | Oseania |
| Koordinaatit | 46°0′0″S 168°0′0″E (-46, 168) |
| Väkiluku | 102.000 |
| Paikallinen aika | 10:29 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | tammikuu and helmikuu |
| Ilmasto | Temperate |
Explore Southland
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Southland?
Southland is a region in Uusi-Seelanti. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Oseania.
What is the weather like in Southland nyt?
It is currently 9°C (48°F) ja pilvistä. Kosteus is 71% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Southland?
tammikuu and helmikuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. kesäkuu, syyskuu and lokakuu are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Southland in?
Southland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 10:29 PM.
How many people live in Southland?
Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport ja Southland?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 elokuu 21, 2026 at 10:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
