South Island Vær Værmelding
South Island weather: 5°C, delvis skyet. Time for time forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Risk assessment for South Island
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
11 dry days, 0 days above 32°C and humidity at 59%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Klarvær air overhead akkurat nå. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Luftkvalitet and pollen in South Island
Luftkvalitet: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Forhold are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, med normal clothing. |
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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 5°C (40°F) med delvis skyet. Luftfuktighet is 59% and wind is 12 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 6:45 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 6:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
