Southland Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Southland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Southland 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° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 19° | 9° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 7° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 12° | 5° | 83 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 10° | 3° | 117 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 9° | 2° | 87 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 10° | 2° | 122 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 4° | 147 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 5° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 7° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 18° | 9° | 138 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Southland
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Southland compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Southland.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wakatipu | 118 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown | 119 km | 10°C | about the same | 1645 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 123 km | 10°C | about the same | 1625 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand | 151 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Wanaka | 169 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1496 mm |
Klimaat by national park in Southland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by attraction in Southland
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Southland
Go in januari and februari. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, augustus and september – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Southland
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 1.7°C above the 13°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 8°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 juni, augustus and september – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Southland is a region in Nieuw-Zeeland. Southland is a region of New Zealand. Er wonen ongeveer 102.000.
Op dit moment is het 7°C (44°F) in Southland met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Het voelt als 5°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 6°C en 15°C. De kans op neerslag is 6%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.3/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Southland is januari and februari. Het klimaat is temperate. juni, augustus and september 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 123 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 1.7°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 10 AM en 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Southland today at 9.8/10. 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 Southland
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 46°0′0″S 168°0′0″E (-46, 168) |
| Bevolking | 102.000 |
| Lokale tijd | 1:06 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari and februari |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Southland?
Southland is a region in Nieuw-Zeeland. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Southland nu?
It is currently 7°C (44°F) met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 86% and wind is 1 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Southland?
januari and februari offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. juni, augustus and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Southland in?
Southland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The lokale tijd is 1:06 AM.
How many people live in Southland?
Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport en Southland?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.
What are the top things en do in Southland?
Popular options include Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
What places are in Southland?
Southland covers 2 places in this atlas, including Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) – 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 1:06 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
