South Island Perjalanan Guide
South Island travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time hingga visit, things hingga do and nearby places.
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Ringkasan
South Island is an island in New Zealand. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Sekarang suhu ialah -1°C (31°F) in South Island dengan berawan sebahagian. Suhu terasa seperti -5°C. Hari ini suhu antara -1°C hingga 10°C. Kebarangkalian hujan ialah 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.9/10 - marginal.
Masa terbaik untuk melawat South Island is Februari. Iklimnya subarctic. Julai, September and Oktober tend hingga be the least comfortable months. Februari is the warmest month dengan average highs near 19°C, while Ogos 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 Ogos. The forecast high of 10°C is 3.3°C above the 7°C typical for this month. The best window hingga be outside is roughly 12 PM hingga 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in South Island today at 8.7/10. Jarak penglihatan is down hingga 1,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -1°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Koordinat: 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5)
Cuaca di South Island sekarang
Open-Meteo Updated 6:17 AM, Ogo 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 11° / 3°
Light drizzle · 80% rain · wind 37 km/h
🌧️ 8° / 1°
Hujan lebat · 100% rain · wind 34 km/h
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 | 6:17 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | Februari |
| Iklim | Subarctic |
Perkara untuk dilakukan in South Island
Tarikan, parks and landmarks in and around South Island.
Masa terbaik untuk berkunjung South Island
Go in Februari. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Julai, September and Oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What hingga pack, what hingga skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Julai, September and Oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Lapangan terbang near South Island
Closest airports dengan IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 183 km | Queenstown |
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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 -1°C (31°F) dengan berawan sebahagian. Kelembapan is 90% and wind is 11 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. Julai, September and Oktober 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 6:17 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Peta tiles | OpenStreetPeta contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 Ogos 22, 2026 at 6:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
