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Quick facts about South Island
| Tegund | Island |
|---|---|
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Staðartími | 8:28 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | febrúar |
| Loftslag | Subarctic |
Samantekt
South Island is an island in Nýja-Sjáland. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Núna er hitinn 6°C (43°F) in South Island með að mestu heiðskýrt. Hitinn finnst vera 3°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 3°C til 13°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - góðar aðstæður.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja South Island is febrúar. Loftslagið er subarctic. júlí, september and október tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 19°C, while júlí is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 13°C is 4°C above the 9°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 10 AM til 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Hnit: 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Nýja-Sjáland. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in South Island núna?
It is currently 6°C (43°F) með að mestu heiðskýrt. Raki is 75% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time til visit South Island?
febrúar offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. júlí, september and október are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Island in?
South Island observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 8:28 PM.
What is the nearest airport til South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 september 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
