South Island 气候 and Average 天气
气候 of South Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
气候 in South Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| 月份 | Avg high | Avg low | 雨fall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 一月 | 18° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 二月 | 19° | 9° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 三月 | 17° | 7° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 四月 | 13° | 5° | 156 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 五月 | 9° | 2° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 六月 | 6° | 0° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 七月 | 5° | -2° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 八月 | 7° | -1° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 九月 | 9° | 0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 十月 | 11° | 2° | 256 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 十一月 | 15° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 十二月 | 17° | 8° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
气候 type: Subarctic. 来源： Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Island
高est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Island compares，天气为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 |
最佳旅游时间 South Island
Go in 二月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: 六月, 七月 and 十月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Island
Today is slightly warmer than average for 十月. 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.
能见度 is down至0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 十二月至二月.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What至pack, what至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 六月, 七月 and 十月 - historically the least comfortable months here.
摘要
South Island is an island in 新西兰. South Island is an island known for Southern Alps, fiords and glaciers.
目前气温为9°C (47°F) in South Island，天气为阴天. 体感温度为6°C. 今天气温在5°C至13°C. 降水概率为13%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - 一般 — 根据天气安排.
最佳旅游时间是South Island is 二月. 气候为subarctic. 六月, 七月 and 十月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 二月 is the warmest month，天气为average highs near 19°C, while 七月 is the coldest，天气为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.
简单来说。 Today is slightly warmer than average for 十月. The forecast high of 13°C is 2.1°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 2 PM至5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Island today at 9.7/10. 能见度 is down至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
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island?
South Island is an island in 新西兰. Its coordinates are -43.9535, 170.5. It lies in 大洋洲.
What is the weather like in South Island现在?
It is currently 9°C (47°F)，天气为阴天. 湿度 is 55% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time至visit South Island?
二月 offer the most comfortable conditions in South Island, which has a subarctic climate. 六月, 七月 and 十月 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 9:59 AM.
What is the nearest airport至South Island?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 183 km away.
What are the top things至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. |
|---|---|
| 预报 and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| 空气质量 and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| 气候 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 十月 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
