South Island Météo Prévisions
South Island weather: 16°C, ciel dégagé. Par heure forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time à visit.
Climat in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| février | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| avril | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juin | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juillet | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| août | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembre | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octobre | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Climat type: Subarctic. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Meilleur moment pour visiter South Island
Go in février. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juin, juillet and octobre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Recent extremes in South Island
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How South Island compares avec 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 à pack, what à 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 juin, juillet and octobre – historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Nouvelle-Zélande. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Océanie.
What is the weather like in South Island maintenant?
It is currently 16°C (62°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 42% and wind is 24 km/h.
When is the best time à visit South Island?
février offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. juin, juillet and octobre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Island in?
South Island observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The heure locale is 2:45 AM.
What is the nearest airport à South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 25, 2026 at 2:45 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
