Southland Weather Forecast
Southland weather: 45°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Southland
Snow is in the forecast for Southland on Fri, Oct 30.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Southland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 48° / 41° | 100% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 46° / 38° | 100% · 0,4 in | 22 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 38° | 38% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 64° / 49° | 82% · 0,2 in | 26 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 55° / 47° | 82% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 44° | 45% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 47° | 33% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 49° | 53% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 43° | 54% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 47° | 44% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 43° | 57% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 42° | 52% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 53° / 40° | 51% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 41° | 52% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 48° | 42% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 49% | -- | — |
Climate in Southland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° | 49° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 65° | 49° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 62° | 47° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 45° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 53° | 41° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 50° | 37° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 49° | 36° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 50° | 36° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 53° | 39° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 56° | 42° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 61° | 44° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 64° | 48° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 64°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 40 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Southland?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -46, 168. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Southland right now?
It is currently 45°F (7°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 93% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Southland?
January and February offer the most comfortable conditions in Southland, which has a temperate climate. June, August 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 1:31 PM.
How many people live in Southland?
Southland has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport to Southland?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 77 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 29, 2026 at 1:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
