South Island İklim and Average Hava durumu
İklim of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
İklim in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Ay | Avg high | Avg low | Yağmurfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocak | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Şubat | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mart | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Nisan | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Haziran | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Temmuz | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ağustos | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Eylül | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ekim | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Kasım | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Aralık | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
İklim type: Subarctic. Kaynak: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
Yüksekest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Island compares ve 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 |
Ziyaret için en iyi zaman South Island
Go in Şubat. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Haziran, Temmuz and Ekim - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is slightly warmer than average for Ekim. The forecast high of 13°C is 1.5°C above the 11°C typical for this month.
Yağmur 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 Aralık ile Şubat.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What ile pack, what ile skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Haziran, Temmuz and Ekim - historically the least comfortable months here.
Özet
South Island is an island in Yeni Zelanda. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
Şu anda sıcaklık 12°C (54°F) in South Island ve kapalı. Hissedilen sıcaklık 8°C. Bugün sıcaklık 3°C ile 13°C. Yağış olasılığı 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - mükemmel — şimdi çıkın.
Ziyaret için en iyi zaman South Island is Şubat. İklim subarctic. Haziran, Temmuz and Ekim tend ile be the least comfortable months. Şubat is the warmest month ve average highs near 19°C, while Temmuz is the coldest ve 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.
Kısaca. Today is slightly warmer than average for Ekim. The forecast high of 13°C is 1.5°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window ile be outside is roughly 3 PM ile 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.4/10. 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 South Island
| Tür | Island |
|---|---|
| Ülke | Yeni Zelanda |
| Kıta | Okyanusya |
| Koordinatlar | 43°57′12.6″S 170°30′0″E (-43.9535, 170.5) |
| Known for | Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers |
| Yerel saat | 7:48 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Şubat |
| İklim | Subarctic |
Hava durumu map for South Island
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in Yeni Zelanda. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in Okyanusya.
What is the weather like in South Island şu anda?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) ve kapalı. Nem is 47% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time ile visit South Island?
Şubat offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. Haziran, Temmuz and Ekim 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 7:48 PM.
What is the nearest airport ile South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things ile 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. |
|---|---|
| Tahmin and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Hava kalitesi and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| İklim 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 Ekim 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
