Geografija of South Island
Geografija of South Island: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografija of South Island
Aoraki / Mount Cook is 49 km do the north-west, Wanaka is 137 km do the south-west, West Coast is 177 km do the north and Canterbury is 178 km do the east.
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Koordinate: 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5)
Quick facts about South Island
| Vrsta | Island |
|---|---|
| Država | nova Zelandija |
| Celina | Oceanija |
| Koordinate | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Lokalni čas | 6:46 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Podnebje | Subarctic |
Povzetek
South Island is an island in nova Zelandija. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Trenutno je 8°C (46°F) in South Island z večinoma jasno. Občutek je 4°C. Danes so temperature od 3°C do 12°C. Verjetnost padavin je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - dobre razmere.
Najboljši čas za obisk South Island is februar. Podnebje je subarctic. julij, september and oktober tend do be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month z average highs near 19°C, while julij is the coldest z 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.
Preprosto povedano. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 12°C is 2.7°C above the 9°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 10 AM do 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in South Island today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Podnebje in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marec | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 13° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junij | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julij | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avgust | 7° | -1° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 9° | 1° | 228 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 11° | 2° | 254 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Podnebje type: Subarctic. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in nova Zelandija. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceanija.
What is the weather like in South Island zdaj?
It is currently 8°C (46°F) z večinoma jasno. Vlažnost is 66% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time do visit South Island?
februar offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. julij, september and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Island in?
South Island observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 6:46 PM.
What is the nearest airport do South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Zemljevid tiles | OpenStreetZemljevid 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 september 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
