South Island Clima and Average Meteo
Clima of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precip.itazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febbraio | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| aprile | 13° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mag | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| giugno | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| luglio | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 7° | -2° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| settembre | 9° | 1° | 228 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ottobre | 11° | 2° | 254 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dicembre | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Subarctic. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How South Island compares con 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 | 4894 mm |
| Wanaka | 137 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 1535 mm |
| West Coast | 177 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 2967 mm |
| Canterbury | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 686 mm |
| Christchurch | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 686 mm |
Periodo migliore per visitare South Island
Go in febbraio. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: luglio, settembre and ottobre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 9°C is 2.8°C above the 7°C typical for this month.
A 20% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Visibilità is down a 0,9 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Raffiche a 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 0°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in dicembre a febbraio.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mentre gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid luglio, settembre and ottobre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
South Island is an island in Nuova Zelanda. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Attualmente ci sono 9°C (49°F) in South Island con parzialmente nuvoloso. La temperatura percepita è di 4°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da 0°C a 9°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 20%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 5.4/10 – marginale.
Il periodo migliore per visitare South Island is febbraio. Il clima è subarctic. luglio, settembre and ottobre tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. febbraio è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a 19°C, mentre agosto è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a -2°C.
L'aeroporto principale più vicino è Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 183 km away. Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
In parole semplici. Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 9°C is 2.8°C above the 7°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 2 PM a 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in South Island today at 8.7/10. Visibilità is down a 0,9 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Raffiche a 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 0°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Island
| Tipo | Island |
|---|---|
| Paese | Nuova Zelanda |
| Continentee | Oceania |
| Coordinate | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Ora locale | 1:22 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Mesi migliori | febbraio |
| Clima | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Nuova Zelanda. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in South Island ora?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) con parzialmente nuvoloso. Umidità is 57% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time a visit South Island?
febbraio offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. luglio, settembre and ottobre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Island in?
South Island observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The ora locale is 1:22 PM.
What is the nearest airport a South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 agosto 24, 2026 at 1:22 PM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
