South Island Klima and Average Vrijeme
Klima of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mjesec | Avg high | Avg low | Kišafall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| siječanj | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| veljača | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ožujak | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| travanj | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| svi | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| lipanj | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| srpanj | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kolovoz | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rujan | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| listopad | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| studeni | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| prosinac | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Izvor: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Island compares uz 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 |
Najbolje vrijeme za posjet South Island
Go in veljača. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: lipanj, srpanj and listopad - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is warmer than average for listopad. The forecast high of 15°C is 4°C above the 11°C typical for this month.
Kiša is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Vidljivost is down do 3,7 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in prosinac do veljača.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What do pack, what do 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 lipanj, srpanj and listopad - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sažetak
South Island is an island in stui Zeland. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Trenutačno je 15°C (59°F) in South Island uz vedro nebo. Osjećaj je 12°C. Danas su temperature od 6°C do 15°C. Vjerojatnost oborina je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - dobri uvjeti.
Najbolje vrijeme za posjet South Island is veljača. Klima je subarctic. lipanj, srpanj and listopad tend do be the least comfortable months. veljača is the warmest month uz average highs near 19°C, while srpanj is the coldest uz 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.
Jednostavno rečeno. Today is warmer than average for listopad. The forecast high of 15°C is 4°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 3 PM do 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. camping is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9/10. Vidljivost is down do 3,7 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Island
| Vrsta | Island |
|---|---|
| Država | stui Zeland |
| Kontinent | Oceanija |
| Koordinate | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Lokalno vrijeme | 9:09 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | veljača |
| Klima | Subarctic |
Vrijeme map for South Island
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in stui Zeland. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceanija.
What is the weather like in South Island sada?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) uz vedro nebo. Vlažnost is 55% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time do visit South Island?
veljača offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. lipanj, srpanj and listopad 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 9:09 AM.
What is the nearest airport do South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoza and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kvaliteta zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 listopad 26, 2026 at 9:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
