South Island Potovanja Guide
South Island travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time do visit, things do do and nearby places.
Povzetek
South Island is an island in nova Zelandija. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Trenutno je 12°C (54°F) in South Island z oblačno. Občutek je 8°C. Danes so temperature od 3°C do 13°C. Verjetnost padavin je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - odlično — odpravite se zdaj.
Najboljši čas za obisk South Island is februar. Podnebje je subarctic. junij, julij 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 oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 1.5°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 3 PM do 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.4/10. 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.
Zemljevid South Island
Interactive map z nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Koordinate: 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5)
Vreme v South Island zdaj
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Open-Meteo Updated 9:50 PM, okt 6 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 17° / 5°
Light drizzle · 24% rain · wind 14 km/h
☁️ 16° / 5°
Oblačno · 6% rain · wind 13 km/h
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 | 9:50 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Podnebje | Subarctic |
Kaj početi in South Island
Znamenitosti, parks and landmarks in and around South Island.
Najboljši čas za obisk South Island
Go in februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junij, julij and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junij, julij and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Letališča near South Island
Closest airports z IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 183 km | Queenstown |
Explore South Island
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 12°C (54°F) z oblačno. Vlažnost is 47% and wind is 16 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. junij, julij 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 9:50 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 9:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
