Region in Новая Зеландия

Southland Климат and Average Погода

Климат of Southland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 11°C now🕔 12:50 PM local📅 Best: январь and февраль👥 102.000

Климат in Southland month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
МесяцAvg highAvg lowДождьfallRating
январь17°113 mm★★★★
февраль18°101 mm★★★★
март16°127 mm★★★☆☆
апрель14°100 mm★★★☆☆
май11°83 mm★★★☆☆
июнь118 mm★★☆☆☆
июль85 mm★★☆☆☆
август72 mm★★★☆☆
сентябрь11°189 mm★★☆☆☆
октябрь12°175 mm★★☆☆☆
ноябрь15°113 mm★★★☆☆
декабрь17°137 mm★★★☆☆

Климат type: Temperate. Источник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Southland

Высокийest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day26°Cфев 16, 2025
Coldest night-4°Cиюл 13, 2024
Wettest day55 mmсен 21, 2023

How Southland compares и nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Southland.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Lake Wakatipu118 km10°C+1°C warmer1661 mm
Queenstown119 km10°C+1°C warmer1661 mm
Queenstown Airport123 km10°C+1°C warmer1661 mm
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand151 km12°C+3°C warmer5628 mm
Wanaka169 km11°C+2°C warmer1535 mm

Климат by national park in Southland

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Климат by attraction in Southland

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Лучшее время для посещения Southland

Go in январь and февраль. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: июнь, сентябрь and октябрь - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

январь★★★★
февраль★★★★
март★★★☆☆
апрель★★★☆☆
май★★★☆☆
июнь★★☆☆☆
июль★★☆☆☆
август★★★☆☆
сентябрь★★☆☆☆
октябрь★★☆☆☆
ноябрь★★★☆☆
декабрь★★★☆☆

What this means for Southland

Compared и normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 12°C is 2.4°C above the 9°C typical for this month.

Дождь chance explained

A 45% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Путешествия and driving

Порывы до 62 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in декабрь до февраль.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.

What до pack, what до skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 62 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid июнь, сентябрь and октябрь - historically the least comfortable months here.

Краткое содержание

Southland is a region in Новая Зеландия. Southland is a region of New Zealand. Население составляет около 102.000.

Сейчас температура 11°C (53°F) in Southland и Пасмурно. Ощущается как 6°C. Сегодня температура от 6°C до 12°C. Вероятность осадков — 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - Хорошие условия.

Лучшее время для посещения Southland is январь and февраль. Климат — temperate. июнь, сентябрь and октябрь tend до be the least comfortable months. февраль is the warmest month и average highs near 18°C, while август is the coldest и lows near 1°C.

The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 123 km away. Nearby highlights include Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.

Проще говоря. Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 12°C is 2.4°C above the 9°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 2 PM до 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Southland today at 8.2/10. Порывы до 62 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Southland

ТипRegion
СтранаНовая Зеландия
КонтинентОкеания
Координаты46°0′0″S 168°0′0″E (-46, 168)
Население102.000
Местное время12:50 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsянварь and февраль
КлиматTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Southland?

Southland is a region in Новая Зеландия. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Океания.

What is the weather like in Southland сейчас?

It is currently 11°C (53°F) и Пасмурно. Влажность is 65% and wind is 31 km/h.

When is the best time до visit Southland?

январь and февраль offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. июнь, сентябрь and октябрь are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Southland in?

Southland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 12:50 PM.

How many people live in Southland?

Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.

What is the nearest airport до Southland?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.

What are the top things до 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.

Related articles

Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Прогноз and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Качество воздуха and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Климат averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 август 24, 2026 at 12:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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