South Island 기후 and Average 날씨
기후 of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
기후 in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| 월 | Avg high | Avg low | 비fall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1월 | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 2월 | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 3월 | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 4월 | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 5월 | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 6월 | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 7월 | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 8월 | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 9월 | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 10월 | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 11월 | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 12월 | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
기후 type: Subarctic. 출처: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
높음est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Island compares이며 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 | 4918 mm |
| Wanaka | 137 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| West Coast | 177 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 3041 mm |
| Canterbury | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 705 mm |
| Christchurch | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 705 mm |
방문하기 좋은 시기 South Island
Go in 2월. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: 6월, 7월 and 10월 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is warmer than average for 10월. The forecast high of 17°C is 5.8°C above the 11°C typical for this month.
비 is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
가시거리 is down에서 3,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 12월에서 2월.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What에서 pack, what에서 skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid 6월, 7월 and 10월 - historically the least comfortable months here.
요약
South Island is an island in 뉴질랜드. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
현재 기온은 17°C (63°F) in South Island이며 대체로 맑음. 체감온도는 15°C. 오늘 기온은 5°C에서 17°C. 강수 확률은 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - 좋은 조건.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시기는 South Island is 2월. 기후는 subarctic. 6월, 7월 and 10월 tend에서 be the least comfortable months. 2월 is the warmest month이며 average highs near 19°C, while 7월 is the coldest이며 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.
쉽게 말하면. Today is warmer than average for 10월. The forecast high of 17°C is 5.8°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window에서 be outside is roughly 12 PM에서 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.2/10. 가시거리 is down에서 3,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Island
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in 뉴질랜드. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in 오세아니아.
What is the weather like in South Island 현재?
It is currently 17°C (63°F)이며 대체로 맑음. 습도 is 53% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time에서 visit South Island?
2월 offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. 6월, 7월 and 10월 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 6:37 PM.
What is the nearest airport에서 South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things에서 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. |
|---|---|
| 예보 and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| 대기질 and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| 기후 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 10월 22, 2026 at 6:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
