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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 | 12:45 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| 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 12°C (54°F) in South Island með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 8°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 5°C til 13°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 79%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.7/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja South Island is febrúar. Loftslagið er subarctic. júní, júlí 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 about average for október. The forecast high of 13°C is in line með the 11°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 8.8/10. Skyggni is down til 1,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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.
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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 12°C (54°F) með skýjað. Raki is 55% and wind is 20 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. júní, júlí and október 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 12:45 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 október 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
