South Island Iklim and Average Cuaca
Iklim of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Iklim in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Bulan | Avg high | Avg low | Hujanfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januari | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Februari | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mac | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mei | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jun | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Julai | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ogos | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Oktober | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Disember | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Iklim type: Subarctic. Sumber: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
Tinggiest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Island compares dengan 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 |
Masa terbaik untuk berkunjung South Island
Go in Februari. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Jun, Julai and Oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is slightly warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 1.5°C above the 11°C typical for this month.
Hujan is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Disember hingga Februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What hingga pack, what hingga skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Jun, Julai and Oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Ringkasan
South Island is an island in New Zealand. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Sekarang suhu ialah 12°C (54°F) in South Island dengan mendung. Suhu terasa seperti 8°C. Hari ini suhu antara 3°C hingga 13°C. Kebarangkalian hujan ialah 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - cemerlang — bertolak sekarang.
Masa terbaik untuk melawat South Island is Februari. Iklimnya subarctic. Jun, Julai and Oktober tend hingga be the least comfortable months. Februari is the warmest month dengan average highs near 19°C, while Julai is the coldest dengan 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.
Ringkasnya. Today is slightly warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 1.5°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window hingga be outside is roughly 3 PM hingga 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.4/10. 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.
Quick facts about South Island
| Jenis | Island |
|---|---|
| Negara | New Zealand |
| Benua | Oceania |
| Koordinat | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Waktu tempatan | 5:24 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Februari |
| Iklim | Subarctic |
Cuaca map for South Island
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Explore South Island
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in South Island sekarang?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) dengan mendung. Kelembapan is 47% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time hingga visit South Island?
Februari offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. Jun, Julai and Oktober 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 5:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport hingga South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things hingga 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. |
|---|---|
| Ramalan and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kualiti udara and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Iklim 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 Oktober 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
