Region in Nouvelle-Zélande

Southland Météo Prévisions

Southland weather: 18°C, partiellement nuageux. Par heure forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time à visit.

⛅ 18°C now🕔 11:37 PM local📅 Best: janvier and février👥 102.000

Climat in Southland month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier18°9°113 mm★★★★☆
février19°9°101 mm★★★★☆
mars17°8°127 mm★★★☆☆
avril15°7°100 mm★★★☆☆
mai12°5°83 mm★★★☆☆
juin10°3°117 mm★★☆☆☆
juillet9°2°87 mm★★★☆☆
août10°2°122 mm★★☆☆☆
septembre12°4°147 mm★★☆☆☆
octobre13°5°175 mm★★★☆☆
novembre16°7°112 mm★★★☆☆
décembre18°9°138 mm★★★☆☆

Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Meilleur moment pour visiter Southland

Go in janvier and février. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juin, août and septembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★★★★☆
février★★★★☆
mars★★★☆☆
avril★★★☆☆
mai★★★☆☆
juin★★☆☆☆
juillet★★★☆☆
août★★☆☆☆
septembre★★☆☆☆
octobre★★★☆☆
novembre★★★☆☆
décembre★★★☆☆

Recent extremes in Southland

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day27°Cfév 16, 2025
Coldest night-3°Caoû 6, 2026
Wettest day45 mmavr 11, 2024

How Southland compares avec nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Southland.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Lake Wakatipu118 km10°C+1°C warmer1625 mm
Queenstown119 km10°Cabout the same1645 mm
Queenstown Airport123 km10°Cabout the same1625 mm
Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand151 km12°C+2°C warmer5692 mm
Wanaka169 km11°C+1°C warmer1496 mm

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints tandis que gusts stay above 68 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juin, août and septembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Southland?

Southland is a region in Nouvelle-Zélande. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Océanie.

What is the weather like in Southland maintenant?

It is currently 18°C (64°F) avec partiellement nuageux. Humidité is 55% and wind is 37 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Southland?

janvier and février offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. juin, août and septembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Southland in?

Southland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The heure locale is 11:37 PM.

How many people live in Southland?

Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.

What is the nearest airport à Southland?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.

What are the top things à 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 24, 2026 at 11:37 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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