South Island Vreme Napoved
South Island weather: 10°C, delno oblačno. Po urah forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time do visit.
Will it rain in South Island?
Yes - rain is likely in South Island today.
A 83% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 55 mm of precipitation is forecast, z the wettest days falling on sre, čet, pet, pon and tor.
Dežfall over the next 7 days is close do normal for oktober (55 mm against a typical 60 mm).
16-day forecast for South Island
Najv. / Najm.; Padavine; UV
| Dan | Razmere | Najv. / Najm. | Padavine | Veter | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sre, okt 28 | 🌦️ Rahel dež | 10° / 3° | 83% · 2 mm | 33 km/h | 8 |
| čet, okt 29 | 🌧️ Dež | 9° / 2° | 100% · 8 mm | 31 km/h | 8 |
| pet, okt 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 9° / 1° | 67% · 1 mm | 29 km/h | 7 |
| sob, okt 31 | 🌥️ Megla | 13° / -2° | 0% | 24 km/h | 8 |
| ned, nov 1 | 🌦️ Rahel dež | 12° / 5° | 11% · 2 mm | 24 km/h | 6 |
| pon, nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 17° / 7° | 76% · 38 mm | 14 km/h | 6 |
| tor, nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 16° / 7° | 40% · 4 mm | 7 km/h | 2 |
| sre, nov 4 | ☁️ Oblačno | 18° / 9° | 31% | 11 km/h | 4 |
| čet, nov 5 | ⛅ Delno oblačno | 19° / 7° | 45% | 18 km/h | 8 |
| pet, nov 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 17° / 9° | 49% · 15 mm | 13 km/h | 7 |
| sob, nov 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 16° / 8° | 39% · 5 mm | 10 km/h | 8 |
| ned, nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 14° / 9° | 31% · 1 mm | 24 km/h | 8 |
| pon, nov 9 | 🌦️ Rahel dež | 13° / 5° | 34% · 16 mm | 20 km/h | 7 |
| tor, nov 10 | ☁️ Oblačno | 13° / 5° | 28% | 13 km/h | 8 |
| sre, nov 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 11° / 6° | 30% · 1 mm | 19 km/h | 8 |
| čet, nov 12 | ☁️ Oblačno | 14° / 5° | 39% | 22 km/h | 7 |
What this means for South Island
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 10°C is in line z the 11°C typical for this month.
A 83% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Sunki do 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december do februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots z grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 59 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junij, julij and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 10°C (51°F) z delno oblačno. Vlažnost is 51% and wind is 26 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 2:30 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. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje 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 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
