Southland Vær Værmelding
Southland weather: 14°C, overskyet. Time for time forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Southland weather in desember
A workable month, med trade-offs.
desember runs 3°C warmer than the annual average in Southland.
Compare med november.
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Klima in Southland 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° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 19° | 9° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 7° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 12° | 5° | 83 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 10° | 3° | 117 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 9° | 2° | 87 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 10° | 2° | 122 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 4° | 147 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 5° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 7° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 18° | 9° | 138 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Beste tid å besøke Southland
Go in januar and februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, august and september - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, august and september - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Southland compares med 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Southland?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Oseania.
What is the weather like in Southland akkurat nå?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 73% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Southland?
januar and februar offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. juni, august and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Southland in?
Southland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 2:38 AM.
How many people live in Southland?
Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport til Southland?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 2, 2026 at 2:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
