Best Time hingga Visit South Island
Waktu terbaik untuk berkunjung South Island: Februari. Bulan-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Waktu terbaik untuk berkunjung South Island
Go in Februari. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Juni, Juli and Oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Iklim in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Bulan | Avg high | Avg low | Hujanfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januari | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Februari | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Maret | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mei | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Juni | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Juli | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Agustus | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Oktober | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Desember | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Iklim type: Subarctic. Sumber: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How South Island compares dengan 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 | 4814 mm |
| Wanaka | 137 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| West Coast | 177 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 3038 mm |
| Canterbury | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 694 mm |
| Christchurch | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 694 mm |
What hingga pack, what hingga skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots dengan grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 59 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Juni, Juli and Oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Ringkasan
South Island is an island in Selandia Baru. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Saat ini suhu 9°C (49°F) in South Island dengan berawan. Terasa seperti 4°C. Hari ini suhu berkisar 3°C hingga 10°C. Peluang hujan adalah 77%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - cukup — rencanakan sesuai cuaca.
Waktu terbaik mengunjungi South Island is Februari. Iklimnya subarctic. Juni, Juli and Oktober tend hingga be the least comfortable months. Februari is the warmest month dengan average highs near 19°C, while Juli is the coldest dengan 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.
Singkatnya. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 10°C is in line dengan the 11°C typical for this month. The best window hingga be outside is roughly 5 PM hingga 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 8.6/10. Hembusan hingga 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Cuaca di South Island sekarang
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Open-Meteo Updated 11:04 PM, Okt 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 13° / -2°
Kabut · 0% rain · wind 24 km/h
🌦️ 12° / 5°
Hujan ringan · 21% rain · wind 24 km/h
Yang dapat dilakukan in South Island
Atraksi, parks and landmarks in and around South Island.
Quick facts about South Island
| Jenis | Island |
|---|---|
| Negara | Selandia Baru |
| Benua | Oseania |
| Koordinat | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Waktu lokal | 11:04 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Februari |
| Iklim | Subarctic |
Explore South Island
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Selandia Baru. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oseania.
What is the weather like in South Island sekarang?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) dengan berawan. Kelembapan is 56% and wind is 24 km/h.
When is the best time hingga visit South Island?
Februari offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. Juni, Juli and Oktober 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 11:04 PM.
What is the nearest airport hingga South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things hingga 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. |
|---|---|
| Prakiraan and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kualitas udara and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Iklim 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 Oktober 28, 2026 at 11:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
