Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maí | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júní | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| október | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Sound | 0 km | 12°C | about the same | 5692 mm |
| Queenstown | 74 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1645 mm |
| Lake Wakatipu | 76 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 79 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1625 mm |
| Fiordland National Park | 87 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 2159 mm |
Best time til visit Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand
Go in janúar, febrúar and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and ágúst - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 13°C is in line með the 13°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindhviður til 75 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 11°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 75 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and ágúst - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nýja-Sjáland. Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for fiords, glaciers and rainforest.
Núna er hitinn 13°C (55°F) in Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand með light drizzle. Hitinn finnst vera 10°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 10°C til 13°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand is janúar, febrúar and desember. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, júlí and ágúst tend til be the least comfortable months. janúar is the warmest month með average highs near 20°C, while september is the coldest með lows near 5°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 79 km away. Nearby highlights include Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 13°C is in line með the 13°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand today at 8.8/10. Vindhviður til 75 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.
Quick facts about Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand
| Tegund | UNESCO World Heritage Site |
|---|---|
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| UNESCO inscription | 1990 |
| Known for | fiords, glaciers and rainforest |
| Staðartími | 7:25 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar and desember |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand?
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nýja-Sjáland. Its coordinates are -44.6414, 167.8974. It lies in Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand núna?
It is currently 13°C (55°F) með light drizzle. Raki is 82% and wind is 20 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand?
janúar, febrúar and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and ágúst are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand in?
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 7:25 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things til do in Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand?
Popular options include Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park, Aoraki / Mount Cook and South Island.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 6, 2026 at 7:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
