South Island Tempo Previsão
South Island weather: 9°C, encoberto. Por hora forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time a visit.
South Island weather in mai
A workable month, com trade-offs.
mai runs 3°C cooler than the annual average in South Island.
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Clima in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| fevereiro | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| março | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junho | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julho | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| setembro | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| outubro | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembro | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dezembro | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Subarctic. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Melhor época para visitar South Island
Go in fevereiro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junho, julho and outubro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots com grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints enquanto gusts stay above 59 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junho, julho and outubro – historically the least comfortable months here.
How South Island compares com 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 | 4814 mm |
| Wanaka | 137 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| West Coast | 177 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 3038 mm |
| Canterbury | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 694 mm |
| Christchurch | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 694 mm |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in nova Zelândia. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in South Island agora?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) com encoberto. Humidade is 56% and wind is 24 km/h.
When is the best time a visit South Island?
fevereiro offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. junho, julho and outubro are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Island in?
South Island observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The hora local is 11:30 PM.
What is the nearest airport a South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 outubro 28, 2026 at 11:30 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
