Best Time do Visit South Island
Najbolje vrijeme za posjet South Island: veljača. Mjesec-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
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.
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).
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 |
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 16°C (62°F) in South Island uz vedro nebo. Osjećaj je 13°C. Danas su temperature od 7°C do 16°C. Vjerojatnost oborina je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - dovoljno — planirajte prema vremenu.
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 16°C is 5.1°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 0,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Vrijeme u South Island sada
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Open-Meteo Updated 7:55 AM, lis 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 16° / 7°
Magla · 0% rain · wind 25 km/h
🌥️ 16° / 6°
Magla · 0% rain · wind 23 km/h
Što raditi in South Island
Atrakcije, parks and landmarks in and around South Island.
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 | 7:55 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | veljača |
| Klima | Subarctic |
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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 16°C (62°F) uz vedro nebo. Vlažnost is 42% and wind is 24 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 7:55 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 25, 2026 at 7:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
