Geografi of South Island
Geografi of South Island: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografi of South Island
Aoraki / Mount Cook is 49 km til the north-west, Wanaka is 137 km til the south-west, West Coast is 177 km til the north and Canterbury is 178 km til the east.
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Koordinater: 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5)
Quick facts about South Island
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oseania |
| Koordinater | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Lokal tid | 12:13 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | Subarctic |
Sammendrag
South Island is an island in New Zealand. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Akkurat nå er det 9°C (47°F) in South Island med overskyet. Det føles som 6°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 5°C til 13°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke South Island is februar. Klimaet er subarctic. juni, juli and oktober tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 19°C, while juli is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 2.1°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.7/10. Sikt is down til 0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Klima in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 Oseania.
What is the weather like in South Island akkurat nå?
It is currently 9°C (47°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 55% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time til visit South Island?
februar 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 local time is 12:13 PM.
What is the nearest airport til South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Kart tiles | OpenStreetKart 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 12:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
