South Island Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Subarctic. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How South Island compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd South Island
Go in februari. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli 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.
Regen 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 december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and oktober – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
South Island is an island in Nieuw-Zeeland. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Op dit moment is het 12°C (54°F) in South Island met bewolkt. Het voelt als 8°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 3°C en 13°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om South Island is februari. Het klimaat is subarctic. juni, juli and oktober zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 19°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond -2°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 183 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
Kort gezegd. 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 en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.5/10. 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
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Land | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Lokale tijd | 1:38 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | februari |
| Klimaat | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Nieuw-Zeeland. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceanië.
What is the weather like in South Island nu?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 47% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time en visit South Island?
februari offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. juni, juli 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 lokale tijd is 1:38 PM.
What is the nearest airport en South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 1:38 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
