South Island Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augusti | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimat type: Subarctic. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Island compares med 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 | 4918 mm |
| Wanaka | 137 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| West Coast | 177 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 3041 mm |
| Canterbury | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 705 mm |
| Christchurch | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 705 mm |
Bästa tiden att besöka South Island
Go in februari. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 2.1°C above the 11°C typical for this month.
A 13% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Sikt is down och 0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What och pack, what och skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
South Island is an island in Nya Zeeland. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Just nu är det 9°C (47°F) in South Island med mulet. Det känns som 6°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 5°C och 13°C. Risken för nederbörd är 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - godtagbart — planera efter vädret.
Bästa tiden att besöka South Island is februari. Klimatet är subarctic. juni, juli and oktober tend och be the least comfortable months. februari is the warmest month med average highs near 19°C, while juli is the coldest med 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.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 2.1°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 2 PM och 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.7/10. Sikt is down och 0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Island
| Typ | Island |
|---|---|
| Land | Nya Zeeland |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Lokal tid | 2:54 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februari |
| Klimat | Subarctic |
Väder map for South Island
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Nya Zeeland. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Oceanien.
What is the weather like in South Island just nu?
It is currently 9°C (47°F) med mulet. Luftfuktighet is 55% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time och visit South Island?
februari offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. juni, juli 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 2:54 PM.
What is the nearest airport och South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
