Southland Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Southland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Southland 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° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 19° | 9° | 101 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 7° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 12° | 5° | 83 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 10° | 3° | 117 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 9° | 2° | 87 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augusti | 10° | 2° | 122 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 4° | 147 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 5° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 7° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 18° | 9° | 138 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimat type: Temperate. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Southland
Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Southland compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Southland.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wakatipu | 118 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown | 119 km | 10°C | about the same | 1645 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 123 km | 10°C | about the same | 1625 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 151 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Wanaka | 169 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1496 mm |
Klimat by national park in Southland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klimat by attraction in Southland
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Bästa tiden att besöka Southland
Go in januari and februari. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, augusti and september - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Southland
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 2°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What och pack, what och skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, augusti and september - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Southland is a region in Nya Zeeland. Southland is a region of New Zealand. Befolkningen är cirka 102.000.
Just nu är det 14°C (57°F) in Southland med light drizzle. Det känns som 11°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 7°C och 15°C. Risken för nederbörd är 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - utmärkt — åk nu.
Bästa tiden att besöka Southland is januari and februari. Klimatet är temperate. juni, augusti and september 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 123 km away. Nearby highlights include Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 2°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 4 PM och 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Southland today at 9.3/10. 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.
Quick facts about Southland
| Typ | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Nya Zeeland |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 46°0′0″S 168°0′0″E (-46, 168) |
| Befolkning | 102.000 |
| Lokal tid | 1:52 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januari and februari |
| Klimat | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Southland?
Southland is a region in Nya Zeeland. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Southland just nu?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) med light drizzle. Luftfuktighet is 66% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Southland?
januari and februari offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. juni, augusti and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Southland in?
Southland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 1:52 PM.
How many people live in Southland?
Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport och Southland?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 123 km away.
What are the top things och do in Southland?
Popular options include Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
What places are in Southland?
Southland covers 2 places in this atlas, including Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - 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 6, 2026 at 1:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
