New ZealandThe climate of Southland
The current climate in Southland features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Southland, New Zealand.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Southland in recent years was 32°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in July 2020.
Rainfall amount
On average, Southland receives 940 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Southland?
The best time to visit Southland for sunny weather is January through March and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Southland. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Southland
The climate table of Southland shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 90 | 61 | 87 | 90 | 66 | 86 | 74 | 83 | 88 | 81 | 64 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Southland, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Southland
Yearly Temperature in Southland
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Southland, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Southland
Total Yearly Precipitation in Southland
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Southland, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Southland
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Average weather in Southland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.