South Island Vreme Napoved
South Island weather: 9°C, oblačno. Po urah forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time do visit.
South Island weather in januar
A good month do visit South Island.
januar runs 5°C warmer than the annual average in South Island.
Compare z december.
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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° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junij | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julij | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avgust | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Podnebje type: Subarctic. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots z 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 while gusts stay above 59 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junij, julij and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
How South Island compares z 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 Zelandija. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceanija.
What is the weather like in South Island zdaj?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) z oblačno. Vlažnost is 56% and wind is 24 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 3:57 AM.
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 29, 2026 at 3:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
