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° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Haziran | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Temmuz | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ağustos | 7° | -2° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Eylül | 9° | 1° | 228 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ekim | 11° | 2° | 254 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 | 4894 mm |
| Wanaka | 137 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 1535 mm |
| West Coast | 177 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 2967 mm |
| Canterbury | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 686 mm |
| Christchurch | 178 km | 12°C | +5°C warmer | 686 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: Temmuz, Eylül 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 Ağustos. The forecast high of 9°C is 2.6°C above the 7°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 39 mm is forecast, which is enough ile soak trails and slow traffic.
Overnight lows near 1°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Temmuz, Eylül 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 6°C (43°F) in South Island ve kapalı. Hissedilen sıcaklık 3°C. Bugün sıcaklık 1°C ile 9°C. Yağış olasılığı 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.5/10 - orta — hava durumuna göre planlayın.
Ziyaret için en iyi zaman South Island is Şubat. İklim subarctic. Temmuz, Eylül and Ekim tend ile be the least comfortable months. Şubat is the warmest month ve average highs near 19°C, while Ağustos 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 Ağustos. The forecast high of 9°C is 2.6°C above the 7°C typical for this month. The best window ile be outside is roughly 7 AM ile 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 8.9/10. Overnight lows near 1°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. 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.
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 | 8:05 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| 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 6°C (43°F) ve kapalı. Nem is 82% and wind is 13 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. Temmuz, Eylül and Ekim 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 8:05 AM.
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 Ağustos 26, 2026 at 8:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
