South Island Putovanja Guide
South Island travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time do visit, things do do and nearby places.
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Sažetak
South Island is an island in Нови Зеланд. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Trenutno je 11°C (51°F) in South Island uz oblačno. Oseća se kao 8°C. Danas su temperature od 4°C do 11°C. Verovatnoća padavina je 70%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.6/10 - granično.
Najbolje vreme za posetu South Island is februar. Klima je subarctic. jul, septembar and oktobar tend do be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month uz average highs near 19°C, while avgust is the coldest uz 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.
Jednostavno rečeno. Today is warmer than average for avgust. The forecast high of 11°C is 4°C above the 7°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 4 PM do 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.3/10. Vidljivost is down do 0,4 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Udari do 56 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Koordinate: 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5)
Vreme u South Island sada
Open-Meteo Updated 4:07 PM, avg 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 11° / 4°
Light drizzle · 70% rain · wind 34 km/h
🌧️ 7° / 1°
Pljuskovi · 100% rain · wind 37 km/h
Quick facts about South Island
| Tip | Island |
|---|---|
| Država | Нови Зеланд |
| Kontinent | Okeanija |
| Koordinate | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Lokalno vreme | 4:07 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | Subarctic |
Šta raditi in South Island
Atrakcije, parks and landmarks in and around South Island.
Najbolje vreme za posetu South Island
Go in februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: jul, septembar and oktobar - 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
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 56 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid jul, septembar and oktobar - historically the least comfortable months here.
Aerodromi near South Island
Closest airports uz IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 183 km | Queenstown |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Нови Зеланд. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Okeanija.
What is the weather like in South Island sada?
It is currently 11°C (51°F) uz oblačno. Vlažnost is 68% and wind is 12 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. jul, septembar and oktobar 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 4:07 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. |
|---|---|
| Mapaa tiles | OpenStreetMapaa 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 avgust 22, 2026 at 4:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
